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config
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fish-shell: the user-friendly command-line shell
I went through the initial config wizard of zsh exactly once, almost a decade ago[1]. It took me maybe 5-10 minutes, and even though I don't fully understand what each command means, I haven't modified it in all this time, and it works well. I really don't think this was any significant waste of time or tedious task - I was just as free to simply ignore it.
Most of the remainder of my zsh config are prompt utilities and other things I've added over the years. I don't use or really need any plugins, though if I needed, last time I tried zplug it was really easy to set up and use.
[1]: https://github.com/mid-kid/config/blob/master/shell/.zshrc#L...
- $Home, Not So Sweet $Home
xdg-ninja
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Why not export XDG variables?
As a user, these variables make my experience simpler. I'm not going to argue that these specifications should be followed by all, because I know there are many users who are committed to dying on the hill that is their cluttered home directory. However, the existence of these variables is not a deterrent to users who do not want to use the specification, as many applications will want to use your home directory anyway. If the existence of these variables made the specification strictly followed, projects like xdg-ninja (https://github.com/b3nj5m1n/xdg-ninja) would have no reason to exist.
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$Home, Not So Sweet $Home
Regardagin cargo (and other tools), I've had some success with following suggestions from https://github.com/b3nj5m1n/xdg-ninja
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Weird Linux benefits, anyone with a similar experience?
It's not as bad as it used to be. And ther's even software that can help you with that: https://github.com/b3nj5m1n/xdg-ninja
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Home directory
Check out xdg-ninja
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Use the XDG Base Directory Specification
https://github.com/b3nj5m1n/xdg-ninja
This utility has been a lifesaver to clean up my home directory.
- xdg-ninja - A shell script which checks your $HOME for unwanted files and directories
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Using the Same Arch Linux Installation for a Decade
Stuff like [xdg-ninja](https://github.com/b3nj5m1n/xdg-ninja) helps but... at one point my home is still a mess.
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Will dotfiles in home directory (~) be loaded automatically
For the ones that adhere to XDG specs, there are tools that can help transition to using these XDG directories and avoid breaking programs - like XDG Ninja - but it's still a sort of manual process that doesn't cover all dotfiles and applications.
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Dotfile Madness
There are shell scripts like xdg-ninja that can help with this:
https://github.com/b3nj5m1n/xdg-ninja
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Clean your home folder ! discover XDG
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What are some alternatives?
vuizvui - Nix(OS) expressions used by the OpenLab and its members
plugin-xdg - Setup xdg environment on Linux.
dotfiles - Exquisitely handcrafted dotfiles
HomeBrew - 🍺 The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux)
oh-my-fish - The Fish Shell Framework
boxxy - boxxy puts bad Linux applications in a box with only their files.
starship - ☄🌌️ The minimal, blazing-fast, and infinitely customizable prompt for any shell!
xdg-go - Go implementation of the XDG Base Directory Specification and XDG user directories
dotfiles - Dotfiles
nixpkgs - Nix Packages collection & NixOS
antidot - Cleans up your $HOME from those pesky dotfiles