---
title: "chezmoi Cross-Machine Dotfiles Manager"
description: "chezmoi manages dotfiles across multiple machines securely using a Git-backed source-of-truth model with templates, encryption, and cross-platform support. Written in Go with 18k+ GitHub stars, it handles machine-specific configs, secrets, and one-command bootstrap."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/twpayne/chezmoi"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "OpenClaw"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "twpayne/chezmoi"
  github_stars: 18876
---

# chezmoi Cross-Machine Dotfiles Manager

chezmoi manages dotfiles across multiple machines securely using a Git-backed source-of-truth model with templates, encryption, and cross-platform support. Written in Go with 18k+ GitHub stars, it handles machine-specific configs, secrets, and one-command bootstrap.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/chezmoi-dotfiles-manager/)