Modules are self-contained scripts that handle specific parts of your setup. Enable them in ENABLED_MODULES.
System Modules
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
system/system_update |
macOS updates, Xcode CLI tools, Rosetta 2 |
system/directories |
Create custom directories, Time Machine exclusions |
system/security |
FileVault, Firewall, Gatekeeper hardening |
system/cleanup |
Clear caches, restart Dock/Finder |
Application Modules
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
applications/homebrew |
Homebrew taps, packages, and casks |
applications/apps |
Mac App Store apps via mas |
applications/espanso |
Text expansion tool |
Development Environments
| Module | Version Variable |
|---|---|
dev_environments/python |
PYTHONVER |
dev_environments/node |
NODEVER |
dev_environments/ruby |
RUBYVER |
dev_environments/go |
GOVER |
dev_environments/rust |
(stable) |
dev_environments/java |
JDKVER |
dev_environments/php |
PHPVER |
dev_environments/flutter |
FLUTTER_CHANNEL |
IDE Modules
| Module | Config Flag |
|---|---|
ide/ide_setup |
Orchestrates IDE installs |
ide/vscode_setup |
INSTALL_VSCODE |
ide/jetbrains_setup |
INSTALL_JETBRAINS |
ide/sublime_setup |
INSTALL_SUBLIME |
ide/zed_setup |
INSTALL_ZED |
Preference Modules
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
preferences/mac_preferences |
Finder, Dock, keyboard settings |
preferences/system_preferences |
System-level macOS preferences |
Other
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
dotfiles |
Dotfile backup/restore via Mackup |
Recommended Order
ENABLED_MODULES=(
# 1. System foundation
"system/system_update"
"system/directories"
"system/security"
# 2. Package management
"applications/homebrew"
"applications/apps"
# 3. Development environments
"dev_environments/python"
"dev_environments/node"
# 4. IDEs
"ide/ide_setup"
# 5. Preferences and cleanup
"preferences/mac_preferences"
"dotfiles"
"system/cleanup"
)
Warning
Run system/system_update first (installs Xcode CLI tools) and system/cleanup last.
Listing Modules
natilius list-modules
Disabling Modules
Comment out or remove modules you don't need:
ENABLED_MODULES=(
"system/system_update"
"applications/homebrew"
# "dev_environments/ruby" # Disabled
"dev_environments/python"
)