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chezmoi

brew install chezmoi v2.70.5 MIT

Go CLI for managing dotfiles across machines with encryption and templating support.

Why you might care

chezmoi solves the problem of keeping dotfiles synchronized and personalized across multiple systems (work, home, VMs) without storing secrets in version control. It supports templating, encryption, and can diff changes before applying them—essential for users who manage complex shell configs or need secrets per-machine. Think of it as git for dotfiles with safety rails.

Categories

shell version-control sysadmin

Alternatives

stow rcm yadm dotfiles
11.8k
30-day installs · #323
40.9k
90-day · #313
133.9k
365-day · #354

Build dependencies

go

Links

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