Macbook toolset build
This is really a living document for myself that will continue to be updated as I add things to my mbp. I wish I had done this the last time I set one up (it was my intention).
I am actually backing up my MPB using Veeam Agent for Mac should the worst happen data wise but being able to quickly access the tool list/install methods make new builds a breeze. One day if i get the energy ill try script a lot of it.
In (mostly) no particular order
Homebrew Install
This little tool allows me to quickly deploy most of the tools here on out thanks to the great community. Check them out on brew.sh
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Communications
Slack
https://slack.com/intl/en-nz/downloads/mac?geocode=en-nz
Office
Install office suite such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel etc via office.com
Signal
Then link to mobile via mobile application
brew install --cask signal
General Tools
Remote Desktop Manager
A lot on my development environment is still on a windows virtual desktop and i need access to a lot of other servers as part of my role. I am using remote desktop manager for mac.
brew install --cask remote-desktop-manager-free
iTerm2
Go to terminal client
brew install --cask iterm2
Forticlient VPN
Remote access to various locations including dialing into home when away.
brew install --cask forticlient-vpn
also need to run the installer (as at writing this) /usr/local/Caskroom/forticlient-vpn/6.4/FortiClientUpdate.app
htop
Interactive process monitor
brew install htop
Developer Tools
Visual Studio Code
My go to for all editing/coding requirements when working locally. https://code.visualstudio.com/download
Github Desktop
Don’t judge me ;p Love me a bit of GUI from time to time.
brew install --cask github
Postman
Used for testing out API’s
brew install --cask postman
Other
Adobe Creative Cloud
I use a fair bit of this suite, Photoshop, Illustrator Lightroom, Premier Pro mainly