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OpenBoot

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Mac dev setup in 5 minutes, not 3 hours

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OpenBoot – Mac development environment setup in minutes

Summary: OpenBoot automates macOS development setup by installing Git, Node, Docker, VS Code, shell configs, and dotfiles with one command. It creates a shareable snapshot URL of your environment for easy team replication.

What it does

OpenBoot is a TUI that installs selected tools, manages packages, dotfiles, shell, and macOS settings. It generates a snapshot URL to replicate the exact setup on other machines.

Who it's for

Developers setting up new Macs who need consistent environments across teams or machines.

Why it matters

It reduces setup time from hours to minutes and ensures environment consistency for new hires or device changes.