Linux Post-Install Setup

This repository contains scripts and configuration files to quickly set up a new Ubuntu/Debian system with your preferred applications and configurations.

What's Included

1. Application Installation

• Snap packages: Android Studio, Chromium, VS Code, Discord, Firefox, Spotify, Steam, and more
• Flatpak applications: Newelle, Resources
• APT packages: Git, Docker, Python, development tools, multimedia applications

2. Development Environment

• Docker with Docker Compose
• Node.js (LTS) and Yarn
• Rust and Cargo
• Python 3 with pip
• Git configuration
• VS Code

3. Rust Packages

• dysk: Disk usage utility with a modern interface
• eza: Modern replacement for ls with colors and icons

4. Font Installation

• FiraCode Nerd Font: Programming font with ligatures and icons

5. GNOME Configuration

• Extensions: Dash to Panel, ArcMenu, Bing Wallpaper, Vitals, Tiling Assistant, and more
• Keyboard shortcuts: Custom keybindings (Super+E for file manager)
• Terminal profile: Custom Solarized Dark theme with transparency

6. Shell Configuration

• Enhanced bash profile with useful aliases and functions
• System utilities (extract function, mkcd, weather, etc.)
• Custom functions and improved history settings
• Environment variables for development

Files

• post-install.sh - Main installation script
• bash_profile - Custom bash configuration (aliases, functions, environment)
• gnome-keybindings.conf - GNOME keyboard shortcuts configuration
• terminal-profiles.conf - Terminal profile settings
• install-gnome-extensions.sh - GNOME extensions installation guide
• README.md - This file

Usage

1. Clone or download this repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd linux-post-install

2. Make the script executable

   chmod +x post-install.sh

3. Run the installation script

   ./post-install.sh

4. Follow the post-installation steps displayed at the end

Manual Steps Required

Some configurations require manual intervention:

1. GNOME Extensions:

   • Method 1 (Recommended): Open "Extension Manager" from applications menu
   • Method 2: Visit extensions.gnome.org and install browser connector
   • Install user extensions:
     • Dash to Panel
     • ArcMenu
     • Bing Wallpaper
     • Vitals

2. Git Configuration:

   git config --global user.name "Your Name"
   git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

3. Docker Group: Log out and back in to apply Docker group membership

Current System Apps

Snap Packages

• Android Studio (classic) - Official Android development IDE
• Chromium - Open-source web browser
• VS Code (classic) - Microsoft's code editor
• DBeaver CE - Universal database tool
• Discord - Voice and text chat for gaming
• Firefox - Mozilla web browser
• KeePassXC - Password manager
• kubectl (classic) - Kubernetes command-line tool
• Pinta - Simple image editor
• Postman - API development and testing
• Remmina - Remote desktop client
• Spotify - Music streaming service
• Steam - Gaming platform
• Thunderbird - Email client

Flatpak Applications

• Newelle (io.github.qwersyk.Newelle) - AI assistant application
• Resources (net.nokyan.Resources) - System monitor

APT Packages (Non-default)

• flatpak - Universal app packaging format
• extension-manager - GNOME Shell extensions manager
• gnome-tweaks - Advanced GNOME configuration tool
• papirus-icon-theme, arc-theme - Icon and window themes
• Software packaging tools (software-properties-common, etc.)
• unzip - Archive extraction utility

Rust Packages (Crates)

• dysk - A disk usage utility with a modern interface
• eza - A modern, maintained replacement for ls with colors and icons

Font Installation

• FiraCode Nerd Font - Programming font with ligatures and Nerd Font icons

GNOME Extensions

System Extensions (Pre-installed with Ubuntu)

• Tiling Assistant - Advanced window tiling
• Ubuntu AppIndicators - System tray support
• Ubuntu Dock - Enhanced dock functionality
• Desktop Icons NG (DING) - Desktop icons support

User Extensions (Manual Installation Required)

• Dash to Panel - Combines top panel and dock
• ArcMenu - Application menu for GNOME
• Bing Wallpaper - Daily Bing wallpapers
• Vitals - System monitor in top panel

Terminal Profile

The included terminal profile features:

• Solarized Dark color scheme
• Transparent background (3%)
• Custom size (132x32)
• Optimized for development work

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Super + E: Open file manager

Customization

Feel free to modify the files according to your needs:

• Edit post-install.sh to add/remove packages
• Modify bash_profile to customize shell aliases and functions
• Adjust gnome-keybindings.conf for different shortcuts
• Update terminal-profiles.conf for your preferred terminal appearance

Bash Profile Features

The bash_profile includes:

• Aliases: Shortcuts for common commands (ll, la, cls, etc.)
• Environment setup: PATH modifications, editor settings, colored output

Requirements

• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble) or compatible Debian-based distribution
• Internet connection for package downloads
• Sudo privileges