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## .local-bin
This repository contains a collection of binary files that I use for various purposes.
This repository contains a collection of handy binary files for various purposes.
## Binary Files
### Binary Files
- `aactivator.py`
- `setup_config`
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- `tmux_windownizer`
- `update_brew_lists`
## Usage
### Usage
These binary files serve specific functions in my development environment.
### `update_brew_lists`
**Subtitle: A Utility for Managing Homebrew and Homebrew Cask Packages**
#### *A Utility for Managing Homebrew and Homebrew Cask Packages*
`update_brew_lists` is a utility script to manage and update lists of Homebrew and Homebrew Cask packages. It's particularly useful for maintaining a record of installed packages and automating the installation process on new machines.
`update_brew_lists` is a versatile script designed to manage and update lists of Homebrew and Homebrew Cask packages. It's particularly useful for keeping a record of installed packages and streamlining the installation process on new machines.
#### Getting Started
1. Clone the repository and navigate to the `.local-bin` directory.
1. **Clone the Repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/jfraeys/.local-bin.git ~/.local/bin
cd ~/.local/bin
```
2. Run the `update_brew_lists` script without any arguments to update the Homebrew and Homebrew Cask lists.
2. **Update Brew Lists:**
Run the script without arguments to update Homebrew and Homebrew Cask lists.
```bash
./update_brew_lists
```
#### Additional Options
- `--install`: Install Homebrew if not already installed, and install the listed packages.
- **Install Packages:**
Use the `--install` flag to install Homebrew (if not installed) and the listed packages.
```bash
./update_brew_lists --install
```
- `--save-brew-dir` and `--save-cask-dir`: Save the updated lists to specific directories.
- **Custom Save Directories:**
Use `--save-brew-dir` and `--save-cask-dir` to save the updated lists to specific directories.
```bash
./update_brew_lists --save-brew-dir ~/my_custom_brew_lists --save-cask-dir ~/my_custom_cask_lists
```
#### Example Usage
- Update and install packages:
- **Update and Install Packages:**
```bash
./update_brew_lists --install
```
- Update lists and save them to custom directories:
- **Update Lists and Save to Custom Directories:**
```bash
./update_brew_lists --save-brew-dir ~/my_custom_brew_lists --save-cask-dir ~/my_custom_cask_lists
```