Set up a complete Python or Node.js development environment on a fresh Mac from a tested, maintained checklist.
Install and configure popular command-line tools on macOS without having to search multiple scattered guides.
Return to the guide as a reference when adding a specific language runtime like Ruby to an existing Mac setup.
Contribute setup instructions for a new library or tool using the provided contribution template.
| sb2nov/mac-setup | nanostores/nanostores | nangohq/nango | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 7,358 | 7,358 | 7,360 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | easy | easy | moderate |
| Complexity | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Audience | developer | developer | developer |
Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.
This repository is the source for a guide on setting up a development environment on a new Mac. The guide is published as a website at sourabhbajaj.com/mac-setup and is intended for anyone getting started on a fresh macOS installation, from experienced programmers who want a reference checklist to beginners who need step-by-step instructions. It works equally well as a one-time walkthrough or as a reference to return to when installing a specific tool. The languages and environments covered include Node (JavaScript), Python, C++, and Ruby. Alongside those, the guide covers useful command-line tools and daily-use desktop applications. The README notes that even if you do not write code in all of those languages directly, many command-line tools have them as dependencies, so having them installed tends to be broadly useful. The guide is built with Docusaurus, a static site generator designed for documentation. The project runs automated checks to verify that links in the content remain valid over time. Both a test workflow and a URL validation workflow are listed in the repository's CI setup. The project is MIT licensed and openly maintained. It is actively looking for contributors to add support for additional libraries and languages, and a contribution template is provided in the repository for anyone who wants to help extend or update the documentation. Most of the actual guide content lives on the published website rather than in the repository README itself.
A website guide for setting up a complete development environment on a new Mac, covering Node, Python, Ruby, C++, and popular command-line tools with step-by-step instructions for any skill level.
Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes Docusaurus, TypeScript.
Use, modify, and distribute freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.
Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.
Mainly developer.
This repo across BitVibe Labs
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