David F GliddenandClaude Opus 5
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The same parenthetical header shape that broke ruled_pendings in wake-digest.py on
2026-09-05, in a second instrument, found the next day. Taken as one act with that
widening, per the jurist.
RE_ID was ^((?:PENDING|REVIEWED|COMPLETED)\S*)\s*[—–-]\s*(.*)$. On
`## REVIEWED-131 (PENDING-172) — …` the greedy \S* backtracked until the hyphen INSIDE
`REVIEWED-131` served as the separator, yielding ident `REVIEWED`. No un-amended
`REVIEWED-131` original was then found, so the register check reported that
REVIEWED-131's amendment had replaced the record it amends. It had not — the record is
intact and the reader could not see it.
[FIX] against existing specification: the check's stated subject is detecting an
amendment that replaced its record, and reporting a replacement that did not occur
fails that specification. Taken now rather than queued because a false alarm standing
in the register is the disarmed-tripwire hazard PENDING-139 measured — red-on-absent
trains the reader to discount red.
ENUMERATED BEFORE LANDING, per REVIEWED-132 condition 3 — enumerate, do not count.
All 549 headers across REVIEWED.md, PENDING.md and PENDING-archive.md classified under
both patterns: exactly THREE change, all parenthetical rulings recovering their true
ident (REVIEWED-131, -132, -133). Nothing else in the record moves.
Controls are paired, and the mangled-ident case is stated as its own control because
"ident is wrong" and "header is unseen" fail identically downstream. 59 -> 65 controls,
all passing; the false finding is gone and no new finding replaced it.
PENDING-139 RE-MEASURED, not repaired, and it needs re-reading before it is ruled:
leg (A) — REPAIRED. RE_HEAD_LINE is ^#{2,3}, so a ###-level amendment heading is seen
and classifies id+marker, identically to ##. The item still reads as live on this leg.
leg (B) — STILL LIVE. RE_BUILT is r"\bBUILT\b" and fires on "NOT BUILT", "NOT YET
BUILT" and "the mechanism is NOT BUILT". Untouched here; it is not this fix's subject.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01X3L79vgAnt1x2kxvf23Qt7
🖖 David's Dotfiles - "Engage!"
"Make it so!" - A complete macOS setup system inspired by Star Trek's efficiency and elegance.
From zero to fully configured macOS in minutes. This dotfiles repository provides a comprehensive, automated setup for developers, writers, and knowledge workers.
🚀 Quick Start
One command to rule them all:
# From GitHub
git clone https://github.com/davidglidden/dotfiles.git ~/dotfiles && ~/dotfiles/engage
# From Gitea (alternative mirror)
git clone git@git.davidglidden.eu:davidglidden/dotfiles.git ~/dotfiles && ~/dotfiles/engage
That's it! The engage script will guide you through a complete system setup.
✨ What This System Provides
📦 Software Management
- 120+ CLI tools via Homebrew (development, media, security)
- 40+ Applications via casks (productivity, creativity, utilities)
- 20+ Mac App Store apps via
mas(native macOS apps)
🔧 Configuration Management
- Shell setup: Zsh with Antidote, Powerlevel10k, history sync
- Development tools: Git hooks, SSH templates, NPM config
- Application configs: LaunchBar, Hazel, Bartender, Karabiner
- Obsidian vault: Complete knowledge management system
🖥️ macOS System Configuration
- System preferences: Dock, Finder, keyboard, security
- Security hardening: Firewall, privacy, authentication
- Keyboard shortcuts: Mission Control, app shortcuts
- Developer settings: Safari dev tools, Terminal enhancements
🛡️ Backup & Security Strategy
- Encrypted backups for sensitive files (SSH keys, credentials)
- History management with daily snapshots and retention
- Git hooks for security and code quality
- Application data backup and restore scripts
📁 Repository Structure
dotfiles/
├── engage # 🖖 Master installation script
├── Brewfile # Package management (brew/cask/mas)
├── README.md # This file
├── .gitconfig # Git configuration
├── .npmrc # NPM defaults
├── .zshrc # Shell configuration
├── .vimrc # Vim configuration
├── bin/ # Custom scripts
│ ├── backup-dotfiles # Quick dotfiles backup
│ └── check-app-configs # Configuration status checker
├── git/ # Git configuration
│ └── hooks/ # Global git hooks
├── macos/ # macOS system configuration
│ ├── setup-macos.sh # Master macOS setup
│ ├── defaults.sh # System preferences
│ ├── security.sh # Security hardening
│ └── keyboard-shortcuts.sh # Custom shortcuts
├── macos-apps/ # macOS app configurations
│ └── backup-app-configs.sh # App settings backup
├── obsidian/ # Obsidian knowledge vault
│ ├── setup-obsidian.sh # Vault configuration
│ └── community-plugins.json # Essential plugins
├── scripts/ # Installation scripts
│ └── symlinks.sh # Dotfile linking
├── shell/ # Shell enhancements
│ └── history-sync.zsh # History management
└── ssh/ # SSH configuration
├── config.example # SSH config template
└── README.md # SSH setup guide
🎯 Core Philosophy
This system balances automation with choice:
- Smart defaults that work out of the box
- Interactive modes for customization
- Modular design - use what you need
- Security first - encrypted backups, secure defaults
- Documentation - clear guides and examples
Inspired by the best dotfiles repositories but designed for real-world complexity.
📱 Essential Applications Included
Development
- iTerm2 + Kitty - Terminal emulators
- BBEdit - Text editor with deep macOS integration
- GitHub Desktop - Git GUI
- Docker - Containerization
Productivity
- Obsidian - Knowledge management powerhouse
- 1Password - Password management
- LaunchBar - Application launcher
- Hazel - Automated file organization
- Drafts - Quick capture and text processing
Utilities
- Karabiner-Elements - Keyboard customization
- Bartender - Menu bar organization
- Keka - Archive utility
- Oversight - Privacy monitoring
- Signal - Secure messaging
Creative & Media
- VLC - Media player
- HandBrake - Video transcoding
- Transmit - File transfer
- Calibre - E-book management
🛠️ Advanced Usage
Manual Installation Steps
If you prefer granular control:
# 1. Install packages only
brew bundle install --file=~/dotfiles/Brewfile
# 2. Set up dotfiles
~/dotfiles/scripts/symlinks.sh
# 3. Configure macOS
~/dotfiles/macos/setup-macos.sh
# 4. Set up applications
~/dotfiles/macos-apps/backup-app-configs.sh
Customization
Modify the Brewfile to add/remove applications:
# Add new CLI tool
brew "your-tool"
# Add new application
cask "your-app"
# Add Mac App Store app
mas "App Name", id: 123456789
Customize macOS defaults in macos/defaults.sh:
# Change dock position
defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string "left"
# Adjust key repeat speed
defaults write NSGlobalDomain KeyRepeat -int 1
Backup Strategy
Before making changes:
# Backup current dotfiles
~/dotfiles/bin/backup-dotfiles
# Backup macOS settings
~/dotfiles/macos/backup-defaults.sh
# Backup sensitive files (encrypted)
~/dotfiles/backup-scripts/backup-sensitive.sh
🔐 Security Features
- SSH keys encrypted with GPG
- Firewall enabled with stealth mode
- Privacy settings optimized
- Git hooks prevent secrets in commits
- Secure defaults for Safari and system
- Application permissions documented
🧠 Obsidian Knowledge System
Includes a sophisticated personal knowledge management setup:
- 13 essential plugins for advanced functionality
- Template system with Templater integration
- Daily/weekly/monthly review cycles
- Christopher Alexander pattern language philosophy
- Multilingual support (EN/ES/FR/CA)
🤝 Contributing
This is a personal dotfiles repository, but ideas and improvements are welcome:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Test thoroughly on a fresh macOS installation
- Submit a pull request with clear description
📜 License
MIT License - Use, modify, and share freely.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Inspired by:
- Mathias Bynens' dotfiles
- ptb/mac-setup
- Homebrew Bundle
- The Star Trek universe for the best command ever: "Engage!"
Live long and prosper! 🖖
Made with ❤️ for the macOS community