Mac Setup Script

Automated setup script for configuring a new Mac with development tools and personal configurations.

What This Script Installs

Development Tools

• Languages: Python (latest), Node.js
• Version Control: Git
• Package Managers: Homebrew, npm, pip, wget
• Build Tools: GCC, Xcode Command Line Tools

Applications

• Code Editor: VS Code (with command line tool and Settings Sync)
• Browsers: Firefox
• Development: Docker
• Communication: Slack, Zoom
• Productivity: Notion, 1Password
• Window Management: Aerospace
• Launcher: Raycast
• Terminal: Ghostty

System Configuration

• Shell: Oh My Zsh with plugins (autosuggestions, syntax highlighting, completions)
• Key Remapping: Caps Lock → Escape (persistent)
• Dock: Custom setup with VS Code, Slack, and Firefox only
• Dotfiles: Copies your personal configurations from dotfiles/ folder
• SSH Keys: Generates new SSH key pair
• Git Configuration: Sets up user name and email

Structure

new-mac-setup/
├── setup.py                 # Main Python setup script
├── dotfiles/
│   ├── .zshrc               # Zsh configuration
│   ├── .gitconfig           # Git configuration
│   └── .aerospace.toml      # Aerospace window manager config
└── README.md                # This file

Usage

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/leowrites/new-mac-setup.git
   cd new-mac-setup

2. Customize your dotfiles in the dotfiles/ folder

3. Run the setup:

   python3 setup.py

4. Follow the prompts for Git configuration and SSH key setup

What Happens During Setup

1. Installs Xcode Command Line Tools (if not already installed)
2. Installs Homebrew package manager
3. Installs all required tools and applications via Homebrew
4. Installs Oh My Zsh and useful plugins
5. Copies your dotfiles from dotfiles/ to your home directory
6. Sets up Git configuration (asks for your name and email)
7. Generates SSH keys for GitHub/Git usage
8. Maps Caps Lock to Escape (persistent across reboots)
9. Configures Dock with only VS Code, Slack, and Firefox
10. Sets up VS Code with Settings Sync for extensions and settings
11. Sets up VS Code command line tools

Customization

Adding More Tools

Edit the cli_tools and cask_apps lists in the install_brew_packages() method.

Modifying Dotfiles

Edit the files in the dotfiles/ folder to match your preferences.

Manual Steps After Setup

1. Restart Terminal or run source ~/.zshrc to apply Zsh changes
2. Complete VS Code Settings Sync by signing into GitHub in VS Code
3. Add SSH key to GitHub: The script will display your public key
4. Sign into applications: 1Password, Slack, Zoom, Notion, etc.
5. Configure Raycast and Aerospace with your preferred shortcuts

Requirements

• macOS (the script checks for this)
• Internet connection
• Administrator privileges (for some installations)

License

MIT License - feel free to use and modify as needed.