Automating macOS Setup and Backups with Homebrew, Dotfiles, and Bootstrap Scripts
Overview This guide walks through my automated macOS setup and backup workflow. The goals: Quickly set up a new Mac by running a single bootstrap script. Avoid manually remembering installed apps, preferences, and configs. Automatically back up my dotfiles and Homebrew installs to a GitHub repo. Include App Store apps, macOS preferences, and even my AirPrint printer. Core Components 1. Homebrew Bundle I use Homebrew’s brew bundle dump to capture all my brew formulas, casks, and MAS (Mac App Store) apps into a Brewfile. ...