Question 1

How do I add my own vim plugins to thoughtbot dotfiles?

Accepted Answer

You can add custom vim plugins by editing ~/dotfiles-local/vimrc.bundles.local and using the Plug command, similar to the default setup. This allows you to extend or override the default plugin list without modifying the main configuration files.

Question 2

Can I use thoughtbot dotfiles on Windows?

Accepted Answer

thoughtbot dotfiles are primarily designed for Unix-like systems (macOS, Linux) and rely on tools like zsh and rcm. While some parts might work on Windows with WSL, full compatibility is not guaranteed, and setup may require additional adjustments or might not be supported.

Question 3

What's the difference between thoughtbot dotfiles and oh-my-zsh?

Accepted Answer

thoughtbot dotfiles offer a broader set of configurations for vim, git, tmux, and zsh with a focus on Ruby on Rails, while oh-my-zsh is specifically for zsh with a large plugin ecosystem. thoughtbot's approach is more integrated but less plugin-heavy for zsh alone, making it better for Rails developers.

Question 4

How to update the vim plugins in thoughtbot dotfiles?

Accepted Answer

After pulling updates from the repository, run rcup to symlink new files and install or update vim plugins via vim-plug. You might also need to open vim and run :PlugUpdate for manual updates, but rcup handles the linking process as per the README.

Question 5

What does the git up alias do in thoughtbot dotfiles?

Accepted Answer

The git up alias fetches and rebases origin/master into the current branch, streamlining the process of keeping feature branches updated. You can use git up -i for an interactive rebase, as mentioned in the git configuration section.

Question 6

Is there a way to disable certain configurations in thoughtbot dotfiles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use local override files to disable or modify configurations. For example, in vimrc.bundles.local, you can use UnPlug to ignore specific plugins, or create empty local files to override settings without altering the core dotfiles.

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