David F GliddenandClaude Opus 5
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Executes the three legs REVIEWED-122 severed from the gated mechanism. COND. 6 (second requirement, which the earlier docstring commit did NOT discharge): checked what else relies on the discarded reading. Two sites. (1) The selftest asserts `ruled_pendings ignores a ruling that names no PENDING` using REVIEWED-82 as its fixture — a real AUTHORIZED ruling on PENDING-82, presented as an example of correct ignoring. The assertion is mechanically true and stays true; what is wrong is the fixture and what the name implies. Annotated, NOT repaired: the repair sits inside the gated mechanism. (2) governance-mcp.py asserts `governance_state item count == sec_pending()` — a count-based agreement check, the exact shape finding 9 names, which passes regardless of whether the classification is right. Reported, not changed. COND. 7: PENDING-121 restored to the open list by hand as PENDING-143, a disclosed CARRIER. Direct restoration was impossible without one of three acts the executor may not take — editing REVIEWED.md (Constraint #1, and cond. 5), inducing a Class-A header (trading hidden for unclosable), or changing the gated parser. The carrier is labelled as a proxy, not as the item. -124 and -128 deliberately not carried: cond. 7 preserves their UNDETERMINED status. COND. 11: filed separately as PENDING-144 rather than folded — script-resident substrate claims are checked by nothing, including the drift-check. One confirmed occupant; population explicitly unmeasured. AND A FIFTH DEFECT CLASS, found by watching this ruling land. A ruling claims a NUMBER, not a record. REVIEWED-122 named PENDING-142 and hid all four of its records at once — fine here, since its conditions do dispose of them, but the mechanism never checked that. Where it is not fine: REVIEWED-115 (2026-08-10) claimed `131`, so all five PENDING-131 records are hidden — including ADDENDUM 4, dated 2026-08-13 and therefore SUPPRESSED ON ARRIVAL, three days after the ruling that silenced it, while awaiting steward direction. PENDING-131 (c) is the unbuilt fence: the pulling thread of every session since 08-10, made a CONDITION by REVIEWED-121, and it has never once appeared in the list of items awaiting authorization. The work was not lost only because MEMORY.md and the session records were carrying it by hand. The same item fails the other way too: REVIEWED-116's header `PENDING-131/132/133/134` parses to one token matching no id, so a four-item design-gate ruling suppresses nothing. Filed as PENDING-145 — a new item, not a PENDING-142 addendum, because an addendum would have been hidden on arrival, which is the defect. None of PENDING-142's options (a)/(b)/(d) covers this: all three still resolve id -> ruled. Flagged as something the pre-registered answer key must encode BEFORE implementation, or the key will certify this behaviour as correct. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_013Y6t6qx7cpaCu5xGdD36u4
🖖 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