Hey everyone! I'm curious about how you all manage to remember all the dependencies needed for your dotfiles, especially when switching between different desktop environments. I find that I often forget certain packages and have to do extra research each time I hop to a new distro. What methods do you use to create a comprehensive dependency list? Any tips or resources would be super helpful!
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You might want to check out some online resources. There's a wiki page that can be pretty helpful for gathering information about dependencies and configs. Also, just take a look at your existing setup—like if you're using Rofi for launching apps or Grim for screenshots, it can clue you in on what you need to install next!
One way to do it is to just write a big command that includes all the packages you think you'll need, and then you can copy and paste it when you're installing. But gathering those packages in the first place can be tricky, especially if you have some that you don’t use anymore.
That makes sense, but how do you figure out all the packages you actually need? It seems like a hassle to find each one.
That's exactly what I'm struggling with. It's hard to remember them all!
Great tip! I’ll definitely check that wiki out. It could make my life a lot easier.