Does this skill require chezmoi to be installed?

Yes, this skill orchestrates the chezmoi CLI, so you should have it installed on your system (e.g., via Homebrew or your package manager) for the operations to work.

Can I use this with a private GitHub repository?

Absolutely. The skill includes standardized workflows for initializing, pushing, and pulling dotfiles from private repositories to ensure your configurations remain secure.

How does it handle sensitive information like API keys?

It leverages chezmoi's built-in secret detection and Go template support to help you manage sensitive data without committing plain-text secrets to your repository.

What configuration files can this skill manage?

It is designed to handle shell configs (.zshrc, .bashrc), git settings, editor configs (Helix, Vim), terminal emulators (Alacritty, Kitty), and any files within the XDG .config/ directory.

Chezmoi Dotfile Workflows

Name: Chezmoi Dotfile Workflows
Author: terrylica

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages dotfile backup, synchronization, and version control across multiple machines using the chezmoi framework.

This skill enables Claude to handle the entire lifecycle of your personal configuration files (dotfiles) through the chezmoi framework. It automates complex tasks such as tracking new shell configurations, syncing changes across different environments, resolving merge conflicts, and managing secrets securely. Whether you are setting up a new workstation from a private GitHub repository or maintaining consistent settings for tools like Helix, Zsh, or Alacritty, this skill provides a standardized workflow for cross-machine productivity and configuration backup.

Key Features

01Automated dotfile tracking and version control integration with Git

02Seamless cross-machine synchronization via GitHub (including private repos)

03Real-time drift detection and status monitoring between home and source directories

04Comprehensive support for shell configs, editors (Vim/Nvim/Helix), and terminal tools

05Smart handling of Go templates and sensitive secret detection

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Synchronizing development environment settings across macOS and Linux workstations

02Safely migrating and deploying configuration files to a new machine during initial setup

03Managing environment-specific templates for shell aliases and developer tool configs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add terrylica/cc-skills chezmoi-workflows

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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