Linux Setup Script

A comprehensive automated setup script for Ubuntu/Debian-based Linux distributions that installs and configures essential development tools, applications, and fonts.

Features

• System Tools: Essential utilities and development packages
• Containerization: Docker and Docker Compose
• Programming Languages: Python, Rust, C/C++, Go, Java
• Package Managers: Snap, Flatpak
• Applications: Browsers, editors, media players, and productivity tools
• Fonts: Automatic font installation with type detection
• AI Models: Ollama with pre-configured language models

Quick Start

# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd linux_setup_script

# Make the script executable
chmod +x setup.sh

# Run the setup
./setup.sh

Configuration

The script uses boolean variables to control what gets installed. Edit the configuration section in setup.sh:

# System Components
INSTALL_SYSTEM_TOOLS=true
INSTALL_CONTAINERIZATION=true
INSTALL_PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGES=true

# Applications
INSTALL_BRAVE=true
INSTALL_VSCODE=true
INSTALL_SPOTIFY=true
# ... and many more

Supported Applications

Development Tools

• Visual Studio Code (Official Builds form Microsoft)
• VSCodium (FOSS alternative to Visual Studio Code)
• Docker (Containerization platform)
• Programming language toolchains (Python, Rust, Go, Java, C/C++)
• Node.js (JavaScript runtime environment)
• HUGO (Static site generator)

Browsers

• Brave Browser (Privacy-focused browser)
• LibreWolf (Hardened Firefox fork with enhanced privacy)

Productivity

• Bitwarden (Password manager)
• ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors (Office suite)
• Filezilla (FTP client)
• Texmaker (LaTeX editor)

Media & Entertainment

• Spotify (Music streaming service)
• VLC (Media player)
• MultiMC (Minecraft launcher)

Security & Privacy

• VeraCrypt (File & disk encryption)
• Mullvad VPN (VPN service)

File Sharing & Downloading

• LocalSend (Cross platform file transfer tool (alternative to AirDrop))
• JDownloader (Download manager)

Font Installation

The script supports automatic font installation from Google Fonts and direct zip downloads. Fonts are configured in the FONTS array:

FONTS=(
    "Lato|https://fonts.google.com/download?family=Lato"
    "Myriad Pro|https://font.download/dl/font/myriad-pro.zip"
)

Supported font formats:

• TTF files → /usr/share/fonts/truetype/{font-name}/
• OTF/TTC files → /usr/share/fonts/opentype/{font-name}/

AI Models

Pre-configured Ollama models for local AI:

AI_MODELS=(
    "gemma3:1b"
    "gemma3:4b"
    "llama3.1:8b"
)

Package Managers

The script installs and configures multiple package managers:

• APT: System packages and repositories
• Snap: Universal Linux packages
• Flatpak: Sandboxed applications

System Requirements

• Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian-based distribution
• Internet connection for downloads
• Sudo privileges
• At least 5GB free disk space

Installation Methods

The script uses different installation methods based on the application:

• APT repositories: System packages and officially supported apps
• GitHub releases: Latest versions of applications like Obsidian, LocalSend
• Snap packages: Universal Linux applications
• Flatpak: Sandboxed applications like JDownloader
• Direct downloads: Specialized installers and fonts

Logging

All installation activities are logged with colored output:

• Green: Success messages
• Yellow: Warnings and skipped items
• Red: Errors
• Blue: Information

Customization

To add new applications:

1. Add a configuration variable in the appropriate section
2. Create an installation function following the existing patterns
3. Add the function call to the relevant installation section

For fonts, simply add entries to the FONTS array using the format:

"Font Display Name|Download URL"

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please ensure new applications follow the existing patterns and include proper error handling.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.