How to use Github to manage dotfiles?

Question

I stored my dotfiles in github, with lots pains, because of no automation. I have to update it myself.

Is there a way that can auto install/update/sync dotfiles? I m

Answer 1

The main idea is having a separated directory (usually called .dotfiles) with all the real dotfiles which you want to keep track in git and having symbolic links in the home directory.

There is already a lot of work done for this approach so I will recommend you to check DFM (dotfiles manager):

• Here is my dotfiles selection using dfm (you can consider it an example): vicente's dotfiles
• Github official repository DFM site