Sync Dotfiles for Chezmoi FAQs

Question 1

How does the safety filtering work?

Accepted Answer

It uses a comprehensive blocklist that automatically skips files containing patterns like .ssh, .gnupg, API tokens, passwords, and private cloud credentials during the synchronization process.

Question 2

What happens if I have sensitive variables in my templates?

Accepted Answer

While the script filters files by name and pattern, the rendering process will resolve variables. You should always use the 'git diff' step recommended by the skill to verify that rendered content is safe for public consumption.

Question 3

Can I use this with custom chezmoi or repository paths?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the skill supports --chezmoi-dir and --public-repo flags to override the default directories (~/.local/share/chezmoi and ~/Developer/misc/dot respectively).

Question 4

Does this skill automatically push to my public repository?

Accepted Answer

No, the skill leaves all changes unstaged in your public repository. This allows you to manually review the diff and ensure no sensitive data is exposed before you commit and push.

Question 5

Does it sync raw chezmoi templates?

Accepted Answer

No, it processes templates using 'chezmoi cat'. This ensures the public repository receives the final rendered configuration files rather than internal chezmoi template syntax.

Sync Dotfiles for Chezmoi

Key Features

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Sync Dotfiles for Chezmoi

Key Features

Use Cases