skills.rest
larrykoo711
larrykoo711COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

macos-setup

Automate macOS development environment provisioning with interactive role-based presets.

1|Updated Jan 7, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#macos#homebrew#presets#development-environment#cli-tools#setup-wizard
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/larrykoo711/new-macos-starter --skill macos-setup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-setup
Source: https://github.com/larrykoo711/new-macos-starter/tree/main/.claude/skills/macos-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/larrykoo711/new-macos-starter --skill macos-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the provisioning and configuration of a macOS development environment, reducing manual setup time and ensuring a reproducible, ready-to-code workstation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Q&A to collect user preferences (role, languages, apps) and detect existing tools.
  • Automated Plan & Execution generates a tailored installation sequence and runs prerequisite checks (Xcode CLI Tools, Homebrew) to configure a complete dev environment.
  • Use Case: A new Mac user can run /new-macos-setup to instantly configure a ready-to-code environment with presets such as fullstack or backend.

Quick Start

Use the /new-macos-setup command to apply a preset, for example: /new-macos-setup --preset fullstack

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate macOS development environment setup with role-based presets?▼

Run the interactive setup wizard to select a role preset like fullstack or backend, and the tool generates a tailored installation sequence to configure your macOS dev environment.

What is the best way to configure a reproducible macOS dev environment for a team?▼

Use this automated setup wizard to apply consistent role-based presets and prerequisite checks, ensuring the entire team gets a reproducible, ready-to-code toolchain configuration.

Do I need Homebrew and Xcode CLI Tools installed before automating my macOS setup?▼

No, the setup process runs prerequisite checks for Xcode CLI Tools and Homebrew automatically during execution, handling the installation sequence non-destructively for your macOS environment.

Can I customize the CLI tools and applications installed during the macOS setup?▼

Yes, the interactive Q&A collects your preferences for programming languages and applications, detecting existing tools to generate a tailored, non-destructive installation plan.

Does non-destructive macOS setup execution overwrite my existing development tools?▼

No, the configuration process uses non-destructive execution logic that detects existing tools and applications, ensuring your current macOS development environment remains intact.

Why use an automated setup wizard instead of manually installing Homebrew CLI tools?▼

Automating the macOS setup generates a reproducible installation plan and applies role-based presets, significantly reducing manual configuration time and preventing missing dependencies.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
pzep1pzep1
137

xcode-build

Automate iOS and macOS builds and simulator management with Xcode CLI tools.

Community
Advanced
FlexNetOSFlexNetOS

auto-provision

Automate unattended installation of tools and dependencies on a workstation.

Official
Advanced
freedomw1987freedomw1987
2

prisma-seed-reset-pattern

Reset user role associations in Prisma seed scripts for AdminPanel custom roles.

Community
Intermediate
luanzebaluanzeba

dotfiles

Manage a dotfiles repository with directory-per-tool install scripts and a CLI.

Community
Advanced