Configure Chezmoi for Enhanced Dotfiles Management

[thomasvincent]

Description

Integrate and configure chezmoi to manage and deploy our dotfiles more effectively. chezmoi helps in maintaining dotfiles across multiple machines, handling sensitive data securely, and automating the setup process.

Objectives

• Streamline dotfiles management across various environments.
• Ensure secure handling of private configurations.
• Automate the setup process for new machines or reconfigurations.

Tasks

• Install chezmoi on a test environment.
• Initialize chezmoi in our current dotfiles repository.
• Convert existing dotfiles into chezmoi templates.
• Configure chezmoi to handle secrets securely, possibly using chezmoi encrypt or another secure storage method.
• Document the setup process, usage instructions, and any chezmoi specific commands in the README.md.
• Test the chezmoi deployment on different operating systems.

Acceptance Criteria

• chezmoi is fully integrated and configured in the repository.
• There is clear documentation on how to use chezmoi with our dotfiles.
• Dotfiles can be deployed on a new machine using chezmoi commands with no manual setup required.
• Sensitive data are handled securely and are not exposed in the repository.

Additional Notes

• Consider potential issues with different OS environments and plan for compatibility checks.
• Review chezmoi's latest features to ensure we are utilizing all relevant capabilities for our needs.