# macOS

## Getting started

A brief guide for setting up macOS with essential developer tools, including Xcode command line tools, Homebrew and stash. Follow step-by-step instructions to install, configure and update your development environment efficiently.

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1.  ## Xcode command line tools

    ```sh
    xcode-select --install
    ```

2.  ## Homebrew

    ```sh
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
    ```

3.  ## stash

    ```sh
    curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/huffmanks/stash/main/install.sh | bash
    ```

    ### Run stash

    Run stash to create `.zshrc`, `.zprofile`, `.gitconfig` and `.gitignore` files and help install the necessary packages.

    ```sh
    stash
    ```

4.  ## Download apps
    - [Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/dr/download)
    - [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/)
    - [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)