/dotfiles

Miscellaneous config files, etc

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dotfiles

Miscellaneous config files, etc that I manage using chezmoi.

TODO

  • add something similar to my .bhell scripts here that will manage installing any necessary packages using some cobbled together scripts that use waves hands around a package manager (Nix, brew, etc.)
  • determine a good way to sync the .config/chezmoi/chezmoi.toml file, as well
  • manage application color schemes in some sane way
  • use some fancy templates and secrets manager stuff
  • add other useful scripts powered by some useful shared libraries like https://gitlab.com/bertrand-benoit/scripts-common/-/blob/master/utilities.sh?ref_type=heads

Home Directory Structure

This repository contains a partial layout of my home directory, which is managed and synced across Linux systems using Chezmoi. Each directory with an organizational scheme typically has a README.md file for reference.

Directory Structure

  • Applications/

    • Directory for storing flatpak and AppImage files. Managed outside of Chezmoi.
    • TODO: Consider implementing an idempotent tool for flatpak management and installation.

  • bin/

    • Directory for storing single binary tools and personal scripts. Scripts are synced by Chezmoi, while binaries are often directly downloaded.
    • TODO: Consider implementing an idempotent tool for binary management (aside from asdf). Could be nix?

  • Desktop/

    • Generally empty, as I do not frequently access my desktop.

  • Documents/

    • Various document artifacts, sorted into PARA subdirectories for ease of organization.

  • Downloads/

    • Temporary landing area for downloaded files.

  • Music/

    • Storage for MP3s and other music files. Largely unnecessary due to streaming services like Spotify or Synology.

  • Pictures/

    • Various pictures, sorted into relevant categories. Image data related to PARA projects should be stored under Documents.

  • Public/

    • Directory for shared files.

  • src/

    • Directory for storing various source code repositories, organized by the organization that "owns" the source.

  • Templates/

    • GNOME (Nautilus) file templates, accessible via the file browser's right-click menu. Potentially useful, but may not be frequently utilized.
    • This is apparently an XDG standard.

  • Videos/

    • Directory for storing video content. Video data related to PARA projects should be stored under Documents.

  • Dotfiles (hidden files)

    • Collection of dotfiles, managed and synced by Chezmoi. Only a subset of dotfiles that I care about are actively managed.

Usage

This directory structure and file management helps maintain organization and consistency across my Linux systems. Each directory serves a specific purpose, facilitating efficient file management and access.

Contributing

If you have suggestions for improving this directory structure or tools for management, feel free to open an issue or pull request.