Dotfiles
Manage ~/.zshrc and a chosen set of ~/.config/ directories (you name them in Config.md) against a private GitHub dotfiles repo. Intents: Push (verify private remote, scan secrets), Pull (clone/diff), Sync, Restore (timestamped backup), Status, Backup (local timestamped copy). Security scan blocks .env, secrets, tokens before push. NEVER commits to public repos. USE WHEN dotfiles, push/pull/sync dotfiles, zshrc, restore config, backup config, new machine setup. NOT FOR app configs unrelated to shell/editor/terminal.
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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install lifeos-dotfilesSetup by platform
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What does the Dotfiles skill do?
Manage ~/.zshrc and a chosen set of ~/.config/ directories (you name them in Config.md) against a private GitHub dotfiles repo. Intents: Push (verify private remote, scan secrets), Pull (clone/diff), Sync, Restore (timestamped backup), Status, Backup (local timestamped copy). Security scan blocks .env, secrets, tokens before push. NEVER commits to public repos. USE WHEN dotfiles, push/pull/sync dotfiles, zshrc, restore config, backup config, new machine setup. NOT FOR app configs unrelated to shell/editor/terminal. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.
How do I install the Dotfiles skill?
Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install lifeos-dotfiles` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/lifeos-dotfiles/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.
Which AI tools does Dotfiles work with?
Dotfiles runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.
Is the Dotfiles skill free?
Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.
How do I use Dotfiles after installing it?
In Claude Code, type `/lifeos-dotfiles` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.
Can I share the Dotfiles skill with my team?
Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.