Linux Configuration

This repository contains my personal Linux system configuration files (dotfiles) for a customized development and desktop environment.

Overview

This configuration provides a complete setup with:

• Wayland desktop environment with River compositor
• Development tools for Python, Node.js, Rust, and C++
• Chinese input method support
• Terminal environment with Zsh, Oh My Zsh, and custom functions
• Mirror configurations for faster package downloads in China

File Structure

Configuration Directories

Directory/File	Purpose	Description
.config/	Application Configs	Traditional application configuration files for desktop apps and tools
.nix/	NixOS Configuration	NixOS-specific system configuration (see .nix/README.md)
.zshrc	Shell Configuration	Zsh shell configuration with Oh My Zsh, custom functions, and aliases
.gitconfig	Git Configuration	Git user settings and aliases

Key Configuration Files

• .zshrc - Zsh configuration with:

  • Oh My Zsh integration
  • Custom functions (date formatting, translation)
  • FZF (fuzzy finder) configuration
  • Package manager mirror settings (NPM, Pip, Rust)
  • Proxy configuration
  • Claude AI aliases

• .config/ - Application-specific configurations:

  • River (Wayland compositor)
  • i3status-rust (status bar)
  • fcitx5 (input method)
  • newsboat (RSS reader)
  • foot (terminal)
  • and more...

Key Features

Development Environment

• Languages: Python 3, Node.js (via fnm), Rust, C/C++
• Editors: Neovim, VS Code
• Tools: Git, Docker, kubectl, fzf

Shell Enhancements

• Oh My Zsh with plugins: git, sudo, docker, kubectl, history, colored-man-pages, fzf
• Custom functions:
  • mydate - Custom date formatting
  • tododate - Todo-friendly date format
  • tozh / toen - Quick translation functions

Package Manager Mirrors

Configured mirrors for faster downloads in China:

• Node/NPM: npmmirror.com
• Python/pip: pypi.tuna.tsinghua.edu.cn
• Rust: mirrors.ustc.edu.cn

Usage

Applying Configuration

The configuration files in this repository can be:

1. Symlinked to your home directory
2. Managed with a dotfiles manager like GNU Stow
3. Manually copied to the appropriate locations

NixOS-Specific Setup

If you're using NixOS, see .nix/README.md for system configuration details.

Shell Configuration

After updating .zshrc, reload the configuration:

source ~/.zshrc

System Information

• OS: Arch Linux
• Shell: Zsh with Oh My Zsh
• Display Protocol: Wayland
• Compositor: River
• Input Method: Fcitx5
• Time Zone: Asia/Hong_Kong