Pop!_OS Setup Script

This script automates the setup and configuration of a new Pop!_OS installation. It installs essential programs, sets up the Zsh shell with the Zap plugin manager, and fetches a custom .zshrc configuration.

Features

• System Update: Fully updates and upgrades your system using apt.
• Package Installation: Installs a predefined list of essential command-line tools:
  • zsh: A powerful and modern shell.
  • nala: A prettier and faster front-end for apt.
  • gh: The official GitHub CLI.
• Zsh & Zap:
  • Installs zsh and sets it as the default shell.
  • Installs Zap, a minimal and fast Zsh plugin manager.
• Custom Configuration: Downloads a .zshrc file from a specified URL to quickly set up your shell environment. It automatically backs up any existing .zshrc file.

How to Use

1. Alternatively, Run Directly from GitHub:

   You can execute this script directly from GitHub without cloning the repository first. This is useful for new Pop!_OS installations.

   bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/r3mcos3/popos-script/main/setup_popos.sh)

   The script will ask for your sudo password at the beginning and then run non-interactively.

2. Customize the Script (Optional):

   Open setup_popos.sh and modify the following variables to fit your needs:

   • ZSHRC_URL: Change the URL to point to your own raw .zshrc file.
   • PROGRAMS_TO_INSTALL: Add or remove programs from the list.

3. Make the Script Executable (if running locally):

   If you cloned the repository and want to run the script locally, make it executable:

   chmod +x setup_popos.sh

4. Run the Script (if running locally):

   ./setup_popos.sh

   The script will ask for your sudo password at the beginning and then run non-interactively.

5. Log Out and Log Back In:

   For the default shell change to take effect, you must log out of your session and log back in.

Disclaimer

This script runs commands with sudo and modifies your system configuration (e.g., your default shell and .zshrc). Please review the script's contents carefully to ensure you understand what it does before executing it.