A globally-installable Node.js CLI toolkit for bootstrapping and configuring development environments across any machine.
npm install @fredlackey/devutils> Early Development (v0.0.1) — This project is currently a proof of concept. Core functionality is being built and tested. You're welcome to:
> - Use it as-is and provide feedback
> - Participate in development
> - Watch for future releases (v0.1.0 for beta, v1.0.0 for stable)
> - Reach out with questions or suggestions
Stop wasting hours setting up new machines. One command, any platform, ready to code.
Every developer knows the pain:
- New laptop? Spend a day installing tools and configuring dotfiles
- Switch between work and personal projects? Juggle SSH keys and git configs
- Help a teammate set up their environment? Walk them through 50 different steps
- Work on macOS at home, Linux in prod? Remember two sets of commands
``bash`
npm install -g @fredlackey/devutils
dev setup
That's it. DevUtils CLI detects your operating system and installs everything you need. Your configuration travels with you.
If you already have Node.js 18+ on your machine, install DevUtils CLI as a global npm package:
`bash`
npm install -g @fredlackey/devutils
For a fresh machine without Node.js, run the bootstrap script. It installs everything you need: build tools, nvm, Node.js LTS, and DevUtils CLI.
macOS:
`bash`
bash -c "$(curl -LsS https://raw.github.com/fredlackey/devutils-cli/main/setup.sh)"
Ubuntu / Debian / Raspberry Pi OS:
`bash`
bash -c "$(wget -qO - https://raw.github.com/fredlackey/devutils-cli/main/setup.sh)"
Amazon Linux / RHEL / Fedora:
`bash`
bash -c "$(curl -LsS https://raw.github.com/fredlackey/devutils-cli/main/setup.sh)"
The script is interactive by default. For automated/CI environments, add --no-prompt:
`bash`
bash -c "$(curl -LsS https://raw.github.com/fredlackey/devutils-cli/main/setup.sh)" -- --no-prompt
`bashInstall essential tools (git, ssh, gpg, etc.)
dev setup
Key Features
$3
Forget whether it's
brew install, apt-get install, or choco install. Just run:`bash
dev install docker
dev install node
dev install vscode
`DevUtils CLI figures out the right command for macOS, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, Amazon Linux, Windows, or Git Bash.
$3
Manage multiple git identities for work, personal, and client projects:
`bash
Create identities with SSH and GPG keys
dev identity add work --email you@company.com
dev identity add personal --email you@gmail.comLink identities to folders - commits automatically use the right credentials
dev identity link work ~/work
dev identity link personal ~/personal https://github.com/yourusername
`Clone with any URL format. DevUtils CLI routes it through the correct SSH key automatically.
$3
`bash
dev ignore node # Add Node.js patterns
dev ignore macos # Add .DS_Store and friends
dev ignore vscode # Add .vscode/ patterns
`Patterns are managed in sections—run it twice and it won't duplicate.
$3
Your
~/.devutils file stores your preferences:`json
{
"user": {
"name": "Jane Developer",
"email": "jane@example.com"
},
"identities": {
"work": { "email": "jane@company.com", "sshKey": "~/.ssh/id_ed25519_work" },
"personal": { "email": "jane@gmail.com", "sshKey": "~/.ssh/id_ed25519_personal" }
}
}
`Copy this file to a new machine and run
dev identity sync to regenerate all your SSH configs.Supported Platforms
| Platform | Package Manager |
|----------|-----------------|
| macOS | Homebrew |
| Ubuntu | APT / Snap |
| Raspberry Pi OS | APT / Snap |
| Amazon Linux | DNF / YUM |
| Windows | Chocolatey / winget |
| Git Bash | Manual / Portable |
Available Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
|
dev setup | Install essential development tools |
| dev configure | Set up your developer profile |
| dev install | Install a tool (cross-platform) |
| dev identity add | Create a new git identity with keys |
| dev identity link | Link an identity to a folder or remote |
| dev identity unlink | Remove a folder link |
| dev ignore | Add .gitignore patterns |
| dev status | Show current configuration |Why DevUtils CLI?
- Zero memorization — Same commands on every platform
- Identity isolation — Never accidentally commit with the wrong email again
- Reproducible setups — New machine?
dev setup && dev identity sync`Contributions welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.
Questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about the project?
Fred Lackey
- Email: fred.lackey@gmail.com
- Website: fredlackey.com
- GitHub: @FredLackey
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