set up a new Mac

🍎 Mac Init

My clean slate setup process for a new macOS machine.
Covers Xcode, Homebrew, CLI tools, and personal vault configs.

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1. System Basics

• Disable Gatekeeper prompts (optional):

  sudo spctl --master-disable

• Install Xcode CLI tools:

  xcode-select --install

• Enable tap-to-click, fast key repeat, scroll direction, etc. (manual for now)

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2. Install Homebrew

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Add to your shell profile (~/.zshrc or ~/.bash_profile):

eval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"

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3. Brew Packages

Core CLI stack

brew install git neovim zsh tmux fzf ripgrep fd yazi starship

Extra tools

brew install gh lazygit node python3
brew install --cask iterm2 raycast alt-tab

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4. Set Up Dotfiles

Clone your dotfiles repo (private or public):

git clone git@github.com:keith/.dotfiles ~/.dotfiles
cd ~/.dotfiles && ./install

Link any configs (if not automated):

ln -s ~/.dotfiles/nvim ~/.config/nvim

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6. Fonts & UI

• Fira Code

• SF Pro Fonts (Apple)

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7. Manual Installs (Not via Brew)

• SoundToys Suite

• Mainstage

• [Ableton Live](from license/email)

• [Helix Native](from Line6 account)

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8. Login Credentials

Reference: [[vault/dev]], [[vault/personal]]

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