Which package ecosystems does this skill support?

It handles multiple ecosystems including Homebrew (macOS), mise (formerly Aqua) for CLI tools, pip for Python tools, Docker containers, and native chezmoi externals.

Does it support cross-platform configurations?

Yes, it utilizes chezmoi's Go template syntax to handle platform-specific logic, ensuring the correct tools are installed whether you are on macOS or Linux.

What is the Chezmoi Package Manager skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that automates the process of adding, updating, and organizing packages and external dependencies in chezmoi-managed dotfiles repositories.

How does it help with automated updates?

The skill includes logic to generate and maintain Renovate configuration rules, allowing your dotfile dependencies to be automatically updated via pull requests.

Why does this skill emphasize version pinning?

Pinning to specific commit SHAs and checksums ensures environment reproducibility and security, preventing broken configurations when setting up new machines.

Chezmoi Package Manager

Name: Chezmoi Package Manager
Author: martinemde

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the management of packages, CLI tools, and external dependencies within chezmoi dotfiles repositories using version pinning and Renovate integration.

This skill streamlines the maintenance of dotfiles by handling all aspects of dependency management within a chezmoi environment. It enforces industry best practices like immutable version pinning using SHAs and digests, organizes external files into logical program-specific directories, and ensures seamless integration with Renovate for automated updates. Whether you are managing Homebrew packages, mise developer tools, or individual binary downloads, this skill provides a structured, AI-guided workflow to keep your configuration reproducible, secure, and synchronized across different platforms.

Key Features

01Automated dependency tracking via Renovate integration rules

02Program-specific organization using the .chezmoiexternals/ directory structure

03Multi-ecosystem support including Homebrew, mise, Python, and Docker

04Immutable version pinning using commit SHAs and checksums for security

05Platform-specific handling using Go templates for macOS and Linux

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Adding a new Zsh plugin with a pinned SHA to a dotfiles repository

02Migrating monolithic external configurations into organized, program-specific files

03Setting up automated version tracking and update PRs for CLI binaries

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add martinemde/dotfiles chezmoi

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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