ADLee's Dotfiles
Personal configuration files for a fast, productive development environment on Arch Linux and CachyOS.

Features at a Glance
| Feature |
Description |
| Dynamic MOTD |
System info on shell start (uptime, load, memory, updates) |
| Two-Line Prompt |
Git status, command timer, update indicator, root detection |
| Command Palette |
Raycast-style fuzzy launcher (Ctrl+Space) |
| Smart Suggestions |
Typo correction + alias recommendations |
| Systemd Helpers |
Quick service management shortcuts |
| Btrfs Helpers |
Filesystem health, scrub, balance commands |
| Snapper Integration |
Btrfs snapshots with limine boot menu sync |
| Secrets Vault |
Encrypted storage for API keys (age/gpg) |
| Password Manager |
LastPass CLI integration |
| Tmux Workspaces |
Project templates with pre-configured layouts |
| SSH Manager |
Save and manage SSH connections with tmux |
| Python Templates |
Quick project scaffolding (Django, Flask, FastAPI, etc.) |
| Dotfiles Sync |
Keep configuration in sync across machines |
| Shell Analytics |
Track command usage and get insights |
Quick Start
See INSTALL.md for detailed installation instructions.
Command Reference
Dotfiles Management
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
dotfiles-doctor.sh |
dfd, doctor |
Health check |
dotfiles-doctor.sh --fix |
dffix |
Auto-fix issues |
dotfiles-doctor.sh --quick |
- |
Quick essential checks |
dotfiles-sync.sh |
dfs, dfsync |
Sync status |
dotfiles-sync.sh push |
dfpush |
Push changes to remote |
dotfiles-sync.sh pull |
dfpull |
Pull remote changes |
dotfiles-update.sh |
dfu, dfupdate |
Update dotfiles |
dotfiles-version.sh |
dfv, dfversion |
Version info |
dotfiles-stats.sh |
dfstats |
Shell analytics |
dotfiles-vault.sh |
vault |
Secrets manager |
dotfiles-compile.sh |
dfcompile |
Compile zsh for speed |
source ~/.zshrc |
reload, rl |
Reload shell config |
Quick Edit Aliases
| Alias |
Opens |
v.zshrc |
~/.zshrc |
v.conf |
~/.dotfiles/dotfiles.conf |
v.alias |
~/.dotfiles/zsh/aliases.zsh |
v.motd |
~/.dotfiles/zsh/functions/motd.zsh |
v.edit |
~/.dotfiles directory in editor |
Systemd Helpers
Quick shortcuts for systemd service management.
Core Commands
| Command |
Description |
sc <args> |
sudo systemctl <args> |
scu <args> |
systemctl --user <args> |
scr <service> |
Restart service and show status |
sce <service> |
Enable and start service |
scd <service> |
Disable and stop service |
sclog <service> |
Follow journal logs (-f) |
sclogs <service> |
Show recent logs (no follow) |
Status Commands
| Command |
Description |
sc-failed |
Show failed services (system + user) |
sc-timers |
Show active timers |
sc-recent |
Recently started services |
sc-boot |
Boot time analysis |
sc-search <query> |
Search services by name |
sc-info <service> |
Detailed service info |
Interactive (requires fzf)
| Command |
Description |
scf |
Interactive service manager with preview |
sclogf |
Interactive log viewer |
Aliases
| Alias |
Command |
scs |
sc status |
scstart |
sc start |
scstop |
sc stop |
screload |
sc daemon-reload |
jctl |
journalctl |
jctlf |
journalctl -f |
jctlb |
journalctl -b |
jctlerr |
journalctl -p err -b |
Btrfs Helpers
Quick commands for btrfs filesystem management (CachyOS defaults to btrfs).
Information
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
btrfs-usage [mount] |
btru |
Filesystem usage summary |
btrfs-subs [mount] |
btrs |
List all subvolumes |
btrfs-info [mount] |
btri |
Full filesystem information |
btrfs-health [mount] |
btrh |
Quick health check |
btrfs-compress [path] |
btrc |
Compression stats (requires compsize) |
Maintenance
| Command |
Description |
btrfs-balance [mount] |
Start balance operation |
btrfs-balance-status |
Check balance progress |
btrfs-balance-cancel |
Cancel running balance |
btrfs-scrub [mount] |
Start scrub (integrity check) |
btrfs-scrub-status |
Check scrub progress |
btrfs-scrub-cancel |
Cancel running scrub |
btrfs-defrag <path> |
Defragment file/directory |
btrfs-maintain [mount] |
Full maintenance routine |
Snapshots
| Command |
Description |
btrfs-snap-usage |
Show snapshot space usage |
Note: Most commands default to / if no mount point is specified. See also snapper.zsh for snapshot management.
Snapper Integration
Btrfs snapshot management with limine bootloader sync.
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
snap-create "description" |
snap |
Create snapshot with validation |
snap-list [count] |
snapls |
List recent snapshots (default: 10) |
snap-show <number> |
snapshow |
Show snapshot details |
snap-delete <number> |
snaprm |
Delete snapshot |
snap-check-limine |
snapcheck |
Verify boot menu sync |
snap-sync |
snapsync |
Manually trigger limine sync |
snap-validate-service |
- |
Check service status |
System Update with Snapshot
Command Palette
Press Ctrl+Space or Ctrl+P to open the fuzzy command launcher.
Searches
- Aliases and functions
- Recent commands
- Git commands (when in repo)
- Docker commands
- Bookmarked directories
- Dotfiles scripts
- Quick actions
Keybindings
| Key |
Action |
Enter |
Execute command |
Ctrl+E |
Edit before running |
Ctrl+Y |
Copy to clipboard |
Ctrl+R |
Reload entries |
Directory Bookmarks
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
bookmark <name> [path] |
bm |
Save bookmark (default: current dir) |
bookmark list |
bm list |
List all bookmarks |
bookmark delete <name> |
bm rm |
Delete bookmark |
jump <name> |
j |
Go to bookmark (fuzzy select if no name) |
Smart Suggestions
Automatic typo correction for 100+ common mistakes:
Alias recommendations for frequently typed commands:
Supported Typos
Git, Docker, common commands (ls, cat, grep, mkdir, etc.), Python, Node, sudo, ssh, vim, and more.
Quick Fix
MOTD (Message of the Day)
System info displayed on shell startup.
Display Styles
| Style |
Command |
Description |
| Compact |
show_motd |
Box format with stats |
| Mini |
show_motd_mini |
Single line |
| Full |
show_motd_full |
Extended info with kernel, scheduler |
Configuration
In dotfiles.conf:
Force Refresh
Secrets Vault
Encrypted storage for API keys and tokens using age or gpg.
| Command |
Description |
vault init |
Initialize vault |
vault set <key> [value] |
Store secret (prompts if value omitted) |
vault get <key> |
Retrieve secret |
vault list |
List all keys |
vault delete <key> |
Delete secret |
vault shell |
Print as export statements |
vault export <file> |
Backup vault (encrypted) |
vault import <file> |
Restore from backup |
vault status |
Show vault info |
Aliases
| Alias |
Command |
vls |
vault list |
vget |
vault get |
vset |
vault set |
Auto-load on Shell Start
Secrets can be auto-exported to environment. Enable in .zshrc:
Password Manager (LastPass)
Unified interface for LastPass CLI.
| Command |
Description |
pw list |
List all items |
pw get <item> [field] |
Get field (default: password) |
pw otp <item> |
Get TOTP code |
pw search <query> |
Search items |
pw copy <item> [field] |
Copy to clipboard |
pw lock |
Logout/lock session |
Fields
password, username, url, notes, or any custom field name.
Aliases
| Alias |
Command |
pwl |
pw list |
pwg |
pw get |
pwc |
pw copy |
pws |
pw search |
FZF Integration
| Command |
Description |
pwf |
Fuzzy search and copy password |
pwof |
Fuzzy search and copy OTP |
Tmux Workspace Manager
Pre-configured layouts for different workflows.
Workspace Commands
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
tw <name> [template] |
- |
Attach or create workspace |
tw-create <name> [template] |
twc |
Create workspace |
tw-attach <name> |
twa |
Attach to workspace |
tw-list |
twl |
List active workspaces |
tw-delete <name> |
twd |
Delete workspace |
tw-save <name> |
tws |
Save current layout as template |
tw-templates |
twt |
List available templates |
tw-template-edit <name> |
twe |
Edit template |
tw-sync |
- |
Toggle pane synchronization |
tw-rename <old> <new> |
- |
Rename workspace |
twf |
- |
Fuzzy search workspaces |
Built-in Templates
| Template |
Description |
dev |
Vim (50%) + terminal (25%) + logs (25%) |
ops |
4-pane monitoring grid |
ssh-multi |
4 panes for multi-server management |
debug |
Main (70%) + helper (30%) |
full |
Single full-screen pane |
review |
Side-by-side code review |
SSH Session Manager
Save and manage SSH connections with automatic tmux integration.
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
ssh-save <name> <user@host> [port] [key] [opts] [desc] |
sshs |
Save profile |
ssh-list |
sshl |
List all profiles |
ssh-connect <name> |
sshc |
Connect (auto tmux) |
ssh-delete <name> |
sshd |
Delete profile |
ssh-reconnect [name] |
sshr |
Reconnect (default: last) |
ssh-sync-dotfiles <name> |
sshsync |
Deploy dotfiles to remote |
sshf |
- |
Fuzzy search and connect |
Configuration
In dotfiles.conf:
Python Project Templates
Quick project scaffolding with virtual environments.
| Command |
Alias |
Description |
py-new <name> |
pynew |
Basic Python project |
py-django <name> |
pydjango |
Django web app |
py-flask <name> |
pyflask |
Flask web app |
py-fastapi <name> |
pyfast |
FastAPI REST API |
py-data <name> |
pydata |
Data science project |
py-cli <name> |
pycli |
CLI tool with Click |
Quick Venv Activation
Shell Analytics
Track command usage and get insights.
| Command |
Description |
dfstats |
Full dashboard |
dfstats top [n] |
Top N commands |
dfstats suggest |
Alias suggestions |
dfstats breakdown |
Category breakdown |
dfstats heatmap |
Activity by hour |
dfstats dirs |
Most visited directories |
dfstats git |
Git command breakdown |
dfstats export |
Export as JSON |
Common Aliases
Navigation
| Alias |
Command |
.. |
cd .. |
... |
cd ../.. |
.... |
cd ../../.. |
~ |
cd ~ |
c. |
cd ~/.dotfiles |
Git
| Alias |
Command |
g |
git |
gs |
git status |
ga |
git add |
gc |
git commit |
gp |
git push |
gl |
git pull |
gd |
git diff |
gco |
git checkout |
gb |
git branch |
glog |
git log --oneline --graph --decorate --all |
Docker
| Alias |
Command |
d |
docker |
dc |
docker-compose |
dps |
docker ps |
dpa |
docker ps -a |
di |
docker images |
dex |
docker exec -it |
System
| Alias |
Command |
h |
history |
c |
clear |
myip |
curl -s ifconfig.me |
ports |
netstat -tulanp |
Tools (conditional)
| Alias |
Command |
Condition |
ls |
eza --icons |
if eza installed |
ll |
eza -lah --icons |
if eza installed |
la |
eza -a --icons |
if eza installed |
lt |
eza --tree --level=2 --icons |
if eza installed |
cat |
bat --paging=never |
if bat installed |
Zsh Theme Features
The adlee theme provides:
- Two-line prompt for clarity
- Git integration with branch name and dirty indicator (
*)
- Command timer for commands taking >10 seconds
- Update indicator showing available package updates
- Root detection (red
# for root, blue % for users)
- Smart path display
Timer Display
| Duration |
Color |
| >1 hour |
Red |
| >1 minute |
Orange |
| >10 seconds |
Green |
Espanso Text Expansion
Text expansion snippets for quick typing.
Date/Time
| Trigger |
Output |
..date |
2025-12-24 |
..time |
14:30:45 |
..dt |
2025-12-24 14:30:45 EST |
..ts |
ISO 8601 timestamp |
..epoch |
Unix timestamp |
Quick Text
| Trigger |
Output |
..shrug |
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
..flip |
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ |
..lgtm |
Looks good to me |
Code
| Trigger |
Output |
..bash |
Bash shebang + set -euo pipefail |
..python |
Python main boilerplate |
..mdcode |
Markdown code block |
See REFERENCE.md for complete Espanso reference.
Key Bindings
| Binding |
Action |
Ctrl+Space |
Command palette |
Ctrl+P |
Command palette (alternative) |
Alt+R |
Reload zsh config |
Ctrl+→ |
Forward word |
Ctrl+← |
Backward word |
Home |
Beginning of line |
End |
End of line |
Configuration
Edit ~/.dotfiles/dotfiles.conf:
Repository Structure
License
MIT – See LICENSE
Author: Aaron D. Lee
Repository: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/dotfiles