mrk2 — macOS application & package installation

Phase 2 of macOS setup. Installs Homebrew packages and casks (GUI applications).

This project assumes you've already run mrk1 to set up your shell, dotfiles, and basic system defaults.

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Quick start

git clone https://github.com/sevmorris/mrk2.git ~/mrk2
cd ~/mrk2
make fix-exec && make install

make fix-exec ensures all scripts are executable before install.
You can also run ./scripts/install directly.

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What it installs

• Homebrew (if not already installed)
• CLI tools (formulae) from the Brewfile (ripgrep, shellcheck, languages, etc.) — interactive prompts
• Applications via Homebrew Casks (browsers, editors, utilities, etc.) — interactive prompts

Note: All packages (formulae and casks) are presented one at a time with simple yes/no prompts. Items already installed are automatically skipped (no prompt shown).

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Prerequisites

• macOS (tested on macOS 14+)
• Xcode Command Line Tools (installed by mrk1)
• Internet connection for downloading packages

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Common make targets

make fix-exec     # ensure scripts/* are executable
make install      # full installation (Homebrew → packages → apps)
make status       # check installation status
make update       # update all installed packages
make doctor       # run Homebrew doctor

Installer Options

# Preview changes without applying
./scripts/install --dry-run

# Skip Homebrew casks (no interactive prompts)
./scripts/install --no-casks

# Skip Homebrew formulae (CLI tools, no prompts)
./scripts/install --no-formulae

# Only install Homebrew formulae (no casks, but still interactive)
./scripts/install --only-formulae

# See all options
./scripts/install --help

Interactive Prompts: Formulae (CLI tools) and casks (GUI apps) are presented one at a time with simple prompts. You'll see two separate sets of prompts, one for each type. For each item, you'll be asked:

Install <package-name>? [y/N]:

• y or Y — Install this item
• n, N, or Enter — Skip this item (default)
• Items already installed are automatically skipped (no prompt shown)

Check Installation Status

# Check what's installed
./scripts/status
# or
make status

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Repo layout

Brewfile          # Homebrew packages and casks
scripts/
  install         # main installer
  status          # check installation status
Makefile
README.md

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Logging

Installer output goes to:

~/mrk2-install.log

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Contributing

• Keep scripts clear and well-commented.
• Group related packages in the Brewfile with comments.
• Test on a clean macOS installation when possible.

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Related Projects

• mrk1 — Phase 1: Shell, dotfiles, and system defaults