.local-bin

This repository contains a collection of handy binary files for various purposes.

Binary Files

• aactivator.py
• setup_config
• tmux_sessionizer
• tmux_windownizer
• update_brew_lists

Usage

These binary files serve specific functions in my development environment.

update_brew_lists

A Utility for Managing Homebrew and Homebrew Cask Packages

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:

   git clone https://github.com/jfraeys/.local-bin.git ~/.local/bin
   cd ~/.local/bin
   

2. Update Brew Lists: Run the script without arguments to update Homebrew and Homebrew Cask lists.

   ./update_brew_lists
   

Additional Options

• Install Packages: Use the --install flag to install Homebrew (if not installed) and the listed packages.

  ./update_brew_lists --install
  

• Custom Save Directories: Use --save-brew-dir and --save-cask-dir to save the updated lists to specific directories.

  ./update_brew_lists --save-brew-dir ~/my_custom_brew_lists --save-cask-dir ~/my_custom_cask_lists
  

Example Usage

• Update and Install Packages:

  ./update_brew_lists --install
  

• Update Lists and Save to Custom Directories:

  ./update_brew_lists --save-brew-dir ~/my_custom_brew_lists --save-cask-dir ~/my_custom_cask_lists
  

Feel free to customize further based on your specific use case and preferences.