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dotfiles-management

Automate stow package operations and generate symlinks for AI agent skills.

Updated May 28, 2026
Search Tags:#dotfiles#agent-skills#configuration-management#dev-environment#stow#symlink-deployment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/susamn/skills --skill dotfiles-management-susamn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dotfiles-management
Source: https://github.com/susamn/skills/tree/main/dotfiles-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/susamn/skills --skill dotfiles-management-susamn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually managing dotfiles across multiple systems, stowing configuration packages, and deploying custom agent skills is time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inconsistent development environments and broken tool configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Stow Orchestration: Run provided scripts to stow and unstow dotfiles packages consistently, with guardrails to exclude sensitive directories like the skills folder from deployment.
  • Multi-Agent Skill Deployment: Automatically generate symlinks for custom skill definitions and instruction files for AI agents including Claude, Gemini, and Cursor from a central dotfiles repository.
  • Centralized Configuration Management: Store and manage stow directory preferences and deployment paths in a dedicated config directory, with user approval required for any configuration changes.
  • Use Case: If you maintain a shared dotfiles repository across your work and personal machines, use this skill to set up your entire development environment and deploy your custom AI skills to all your agents with a single command.

Quick Start

Use the dotfiles-management skill to stow all your dotfiles packages and deploy your custom agent skills to your configured AI tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotfiles-management

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I deploy custom agent skills to Claude, Gemini, and Cursor from a central dotfiles repository?▼

Deploy custom agent skills by automating symlink generation for skill definitions and instruction files from a central dotfiles repository. This multi-agent skill deployment workflow configures Claude, Gemini, and Cursor AI tools automatically.

What is the best way to manage dotfiles across multiple systems without manual configuration errors?▼

Managing dotfiles across multiple systems is handled by automating stow package operations from a centralized repository. This eliminates manual configuration errors and ensures consistent development environments across machines.

Does GNU stow work for excluding sensitive directories during dotfiles deployment?▼

Stow operations include built-in guardrails to exclude sensitive directories, such as the skills folder, from deployment. This prevents accidental exposure of sensitive configuration data during automated symlink generation.

How do I set up a cross-system development environment using stow and symlink deployment?▼

Set up a cross-system development environment by running provided scripts to stow and unstow dotfiles packages consistently. Stow directory preferences and deployment paths are stored in a dedicated config directory requiring user approval for changes.

Can I configure custom deployment paths for dotfiles and agent skill definitions?▼

Configurable deployment paths are supported for both dotfiles management and agent skill deployment. Centralized configuration management stores stow directory preferences in a dedicated config directory, with user approval required for any configuration changes.

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