Explain and manage dotfiles using GNU Stow across macOS and Linux.
npx skills add https://github.com/lolwierd/dotfiles --skill dotfiles-lolwierd
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: dotfiles Source: https://github.com/lolwierd/dotfiles/tree/main/ai/dot-agents/skills/dotfiles Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lolwierd/dotfiles --skill dotfiles-lolwierd
Explain and manage lolwierd's dotfiles to enable safe, persistent changes.
Edit a dotfile inside ~/dotfiles and run the appropriate stow command to apply changes to your home directory.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
GNU Stow is a symlink farm manager that packages dotfiles from a centralized directory into your home directory. It organizes configurations into groups like shell, config, and ai, applying changes safely via symlinks.
To edit shell configurations safely, modify the target file inside the ~/dotfiles directory and run the appropriate stow command to symlink the changes to your home directory, ensuring versioned backups are maintained.
Yes, the dot-prefix convention syncs dotfiles across macOS and Linux by managing configurations in a shared ~/dotfiles layout. GNU Stow applies these cross-platform configurations safely to the home directory.
The best way to add new dotfiles is to place them in the correct package folder within ~/dotfiles and run stow to create the necessary symlinks. This maintains safe, versioned configuration management.
Modifying dotfiles directly in the home directory bypasses the stow workflow and breaks symlink management. You should edit files inside ~/dotfiles and run stow to apply changes, ensuring backups and versioning remain intact.
The dot-prefix layout provides a structured convention for organizing shell and config files before stow symlinks them. It separates packages clearly, enabling safe modifications and persistent, versioned configuration changes.
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