@tank/macos-configurator

This Skill configures macOS system preferences from the command line by generating idempotent setup scripts that use utilities like defaults, networksetup, and pmset to read current settings and apply only needed changes across keyboard, Dock, and Finder.

An idempotent workflow for Mac setup reads the current state of system preferences before writing, applies only the necessary modifications, and tracks when process restarts or logouts are required to ensure reliable, repeatable configuration.

Yes, you can script network and power settings on macOS using CLI tools. This workflow leverages networksetup for network configurations and pmset for power management, applying system preferences automatically without navigating System Settings.

Configuring macOS preferences from the CLI often requires a logout or process restart. The workflow is logout-aware and explicitly notes when applied changes to system settings require restarting specific processes or logging out to take effect.

The best way to provision a new Mac for development is to generate a reusable setup script that configures keyboard, Dock, Finder, network, power, and security preferences in a repeatable, scriptable way without manual friction.

You manage per-app settings and privacy configurations on macOS without System Settings by using command-line utilities like defaults and PlistBuddy to inspect and modify preference files directly from an automated script.