install.sh

Welcome to the ultimate macOS setup script! Are you tired of the tedious process of setting up your Mac from scratch after a fresh install or format? This script is designed to automate the installation of essential apps and configurations, saving you time and effort.

Features

• Automated Installation: Say goodbye to manually installing your favorite software and tools. This script automates the process, making your setup hassle-free.
• Brewfile Detection: If you have a Brewfile present in the same folder as install.sh it will use that instead of the configfile.
• Customizable Configuration: Tailor the setup to your needs with a customizable configuration file. Choose the software and settings you want with ease.
• Comprehensive Setup: From updating macOS, installing Homebrew and essential software, to configuring system preferences and Dock settings, this script covers all bases to get your macOS ready for use.
• No External Dependencies: The script runs without the need for any external dependencies, ensuring a smooth setup process.

What Does It Do?

The script performs a variety of tasks to prepare a macOS machine for use:

• Updates macOS to the latest version.
• Installs Homebrew, the package manager for macOS.
• Installs essential software and applications through Homebrew casks and formulae.
• Offers the choice between installing Node.js via NVM (Node Version Manager) or Homebrew.
• Installs global NPM packages.
• Provides options to install additional software, such as .NET, Firefox Developer Edition, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Epic & Steam, Unity Hub, and Figma.
• Cleans up the installation environment by running brew cleanup and other maintenance commands.
• Sets up Git with global username and email configurations.
• Installs VSCode extensions.
• Installs selected apps from the App Store using mas (Mac App Store command-line interface).
• Installs and configures ohmyzsh for a better terminal experience.
• Applies custom system settings and Dock configurations to optimize the user experience.
• Automatically updates Homebrew installed packages with a specified frequency.

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Modify config file:

• Adjust CASKS, FORMULAE, NPMPACKAGES, VSCODE, and APPSTORE sections to select the software you wish to install.

• Change the SETTINGS to choose system settings or DOCK-* to choose dock setup.

• Optional: Add a Brewfile:

  • Add a Brewfile to the same directory as install.sh and it will run instead of the selected packages in config. (Note that SETTINGS will still be applied from config)

3. Run the Script: Open Terminal, navigate to the cloned directory, and execute:

./install.sh

Follow any on-screen prompts to customize your installation further.

To Do and Feature Ideas

• Error Handling: Now only takes in to account a user who runs it for the first time.
• Improve Prompts: Refine the prompts for a more intuitive setup experience.
• Specialized Packages: Add options for game development, web development packages, etc.
• Configuration files: Settings for Apps, Workflows etc.
• Enhanced User Experience: Incorporate a checklist (TUI), ASCII graphics during installation.
• Others: Include options to log out of FaceTime/Messages automatically.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with suggestions.

Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!

Acknowledgements

• This script is built by someone tired of the manual setup process and hopes it helps others streamline their macOS setup.