LinuxTools-Term

Disclaimer

This repository focuses on installing necessary development tools and customization for Ubuntu/derivatives environments. The installed packages are completely opinionated and hardcoded for my use case. I'm not planning on making it general purpose - the GitHub upload is more of a backup than anything else.

What it does

This script installs essential packages for development, configures terminal shortcuts, and applies pre-existing configuration files for customized or "riced" applications. linuxtools-term is intended for use in headless environments, such as Ubuntu Server machines accessed via SSH.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Git:

sudo apt install git

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/RoPedro/linuxtools-term $HOME/linuxtools-term &&
cd $HOME/linuxtools-term

2. Run the first script to install zsh:

./zsh_config.sh

3. Restart your session:

   • WSL2: Close terminal and reopen, or run wsl --shutdown with admin privileges
   • Native Linux: Logout and login, or run exec zsh

4. Type "2" in the zsh prompt before proceeding

5. Run the configuration script:

./configure.sh

You'll need sudo privileges and to input a username and email for git.

6. Load the new changes:

source ~/.zshrc

7. Optional: Install a Nerd Font like MesloLGS NF to properly render the terminal with powerlevel10k.

Features

Shell

• Default shell: zsh with powerlevel10k theme
• Plugins: zsh-autosuggestions and zsh-syntax-highlighting
• Customization: Run p10k configure to reconfigure the theme

Packages

Packages are located in the /applications directory.

Dotfiles

Opinionated dotfiles for configurations are located in /dotfiles.

Neovim (LazyVim)

• Version: Neovim unstable with Lua plugin support
• Distribution: LazyVim for IDE-like interface

Tmux

Terminal multiplexer with Vim-like keybindings:

• Leader key: Ctrl + s (instead of Ctrl + b)
• Pane navigation: Leader + h/j/k/l (left/down/up/right)
• Reload: Leader + r

Credits to TypeCraft for configuration inspiration.

Containers

Docker is installed by default and with groups correctly configured. Running with sudo is not needed.

LazyGit

• Purpose: TUI for Git operations
• Usage: Check documentation and cheat sheet

ASDF Version Manager (Work in progress, not currently installing for testing purposes.)

• Languages: Installs latest versions of:
  1. C (build-essential)
  2. Node.js
  3. Python
  4. Ruby

Enhanced CLI Tools

• bat/batcat: Replaces cat with syntax highlighting
• eza: Replaces ls with enhanced features
• btop: Alternative to top/htop
• ncdu: NCurses Disk Usage for checking disk space

Aliases

Alias	Command	Description
ls	eza (stylized)	Enhanced ls
lsa	ls -a	Show all files
ltree	eza (tree mode)	Tree view
lta	ltree -a	Tree view with hidden
neofetch	fastfetch	System overview
nv	nvim	Neovim shortcut
lzg	lazygit	LazyGit shortcut
bat	batcat	Syntax highlighting cat
catp	batcat -p	Plain text cat
uptupg	update, upgrade, autoremove	System maintenance
ncdu	ncdu (transparent bg)	Disk usage analyzer
prj	cd $HOME/projects	Navigate to projects

Terminal Keybindings

Windows-like keybindings for CMD/PowerShell users. Full list available in /dotfiles/zsh-keybindings. Inspired by Manjaro terminal keybindings.

Theming Philosophy

No background colors - enables use of transparent terminals or background images with all TUI applications.

Roadmap

• More terminal keybindings inspired by Manjaro
• ASDF version manager
• More programming languages (C++, Python, Ruby, JavaScript)
• lazydocker

Note

This script is actively maintained and may undergo major changes. Check the repository regularly for updates.