osx.sh

#!/usr/bin/env bash

# Author: Daniel Draper
# Credit:
#   - https://github.com/vdka/dotfiles/
#   - https://github.com/mathiasbynens/dotfiles


# Ask for the administrators password.
sudo -v

# Keep-alive: Update `sudo` timestamp until this file has finished executing.
while true; do sudo -n true; sleep 60; kill -0 "$$" || exit; done 2>/dev/null &

# Install available recommended updates.
echo "Updating OSX... (if restart required, re-run script)"
sudo softwareupdate --install --recommended --verbose

# Install Xcode command line tools.
echo "Installing Xcode command line tools..."
xcode-select --install


# ########################################################################### #
# General / UI                                                                #
# ########################################################################### #

# Set highlight color to green.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleHighlightColor -string "0.764700 0.976500 0.568600"

# Set sidebar icon size to medium.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSTableViewDefaultSizeMode -int 2

# Expand the save panel by default.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSNavPanelExpandedStateForSaveMode -bool true
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSNavPanelExpandedStateForSaveMode2 -bool true

# Disable smart quotes as they’re annoying when typing code.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticQuoteSubstitutionEnabled -bool false

# Automatically quit printer app once the print jobs complete.
defaults write com.apple.print.PrintingPrefs "Quit When Finished" -bool true

# Expand print panel by default.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint -bool true
defaults write NSGlobalDomain PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint2 -bool true

# Reveal IP address, hostname, OS version, etc.
# When clicking the clock in the login window.
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow AdminHostInfo HostName

# Restart automatically if the computer freezes.
sudo systemsetup -setrestartfreeze on


# ########################################################################### #
# Trackpad, Mouse, Keyboard, Bluetooth Accessories, and Input                 #
# ########################################################################### #

# Trackpad: Enable tap to click for this user and for the login screen.
defaults write com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.trackpad Clicking -bool true
defaults -currentHost write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.mouse.tapBehavior -int 1
defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.mouse.tapBehavior -int 1

# Increase sound quality for Bluetooth headphones/headsets.
defaults write com.apple.BluetoothAudioAgent "Apple Bitpool Min (editable)" -int 40

# Enable full keyboard for all controls. (e.g. Enable Tab in modal dialogs)
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleKeyboardUIMode -int 3

# Disable press-and-hold for keys in favor of key repeat.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false

# The normal minimum is 15 (225 ms)
defaults write -g InitialKeyRepeat -int 12

# The normal minimum is 2 (30 ms)
defaults write -g KeyRepeat -int 1

# Set language and text formats.
# Note: if you’re in the US, replace `EUR` with `USD`, `Centimeters` with
# `Inches`, `en_GB` with `en_US`, and `true` with `false`.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleLanguages -array "en" "nl"
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleLocale -string "en_US@currency=AUS"
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleMeasurementUnits -string "Centimeters"
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleMetricUnits -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Screen                                                                      #
# ########################################################################### #

# Require password immediately after sleep or screen saver begins.
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPassword -int 1
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPasswordDelay -int 0

# Save screenshots in PNG format. (other options: BMP, GIF, JPG, PDF, TIFF)
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type -string "png"

# Change the default location for screenshots so they don't clutter desktop.
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location -string "${HOME}/Pictures/Screenshots"

# Enable subpixel font rendering on non-Apple LCDs.
# Reference: https://github.com/kevinSuttle/macOS-Defaults/issues/17#issuecomment-266633501
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleFontSmoothing -int 2

# Enable HiDPI display modes (requires restart).
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.windowserver DisplayResolutionEnabled -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Finder                                                                      #
# ########################################################################### #

# Set Desktop as the default location for new Finder windows.
# For other paths, use `PfLo` and `file:///full/path/here/`
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTarget -string "PfDe"
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTargetPath -string "file://${HOME}/Desktop/"

# Show icons for hard drives, servers, and removable media on the desktop.
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop -bool true
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop -bool true
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowMountedServersOnDesktop -bool true
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowRemovableMediaOnDesktop -bool true

# Show all filename extensions.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleShowAllExtensions -bool true

# Show status bar.
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowStatusBar -bool true

# Show path bar.
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowPathbar -bool true

# Keep folders on top when sorting by name.
defaults write com.apple.finder _FXSortFoldersFirst -bool true

# Allow text selection in Quick Look.
defaults write com.apple.finder QLEnableTextSelection -bool true

# When performing a search, search the current folder by default.
defaults write com.apple.finder FXDefaultSearchScope -string "SCcf"

# Disable the warning when changing a file extension.
defaults write com.apple.finder FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning -bool false

# Enable spring loading for directories.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.springing.enabled -bool true

# Tweak the spring loading delay for directories.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.springing.delay -float .5

# Avoid creating .DS_Store files on network volumes.
defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores -bool true

# Automatically open a new Finder window when a volume is mounted.
defaults write com.apple.frameworks.diskimages auto-open-ro-root -bool true
defaults write com.apple.frameworks.diskimages auto-open-rw-root -bool true
defaults write com.apple.finder OpenWindowForNewRemovableDisk -bool true

# Enable snap-to-grid for icons on the desktop and in other icon views.
/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set :DesktopViewSettings:IconViewSettings:arrangeBy grid" ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist
/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set :FK_StandardViewSettings:IconViewSettings:arrangeBy grid" ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist
/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set :StandardViewSettings:IconViewSettings:arrangeBy grid" ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist

# Use list view in all Finder windows by default.
# The four-letter codes for the different view modes: `icnv`, `clmv`, `Flwv`
defaults write com.apple.finder FXPreferredViewStyle -string "Nlsv"

# Enable AirDrop over Ethernet and on unsupported Macs running Lion.
defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces -bool true

# Expand the following File Info panes:
# “General”, “Open with”, and “Sharing & Permissions”
defaults write com.apple.finder FXInfoPanesExpanded -dict \
    General -bool true \
    OpenWith -bool true \
    Privileges -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Dock                                                                        #
# ########################################################################### #

# Show indicator lights for open applications in the Dock.
defaults write com.apple.dock show-process-indicators -bool true

# Don’t automatically rearrange Spaces based on most recent use.
defaults write com.apple.dock mru-spaces -bool false

# Set the icon size of Dock items to 28 pixels.
defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int 28

# Minimize windows into their application’s icon.
defaults write com.apple.dock minimize-to-application -bool true

# Automatically hide and show the Dock.
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool true

# Disable the Launchpad gesture (pinch with thumb and three fingers).
defaults write com.apple.dock showLaunchpadGestureEnabled -int 0


# ########################################################################### #
# Safari & WebKit                                                             #
# ########################################################################### #

# Enable Safari’s debug menu.
defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeInternalDebugMenu -bool true

# Enable the Develop menu and the Web Inspector in Safari.
defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDevelopMenu -bool true
defaults write com.apple.Safari WebKitDeveloperExtrasEnabledPreferenceKey -bool true
defaults write com.apple.Safari com.apple.Safari.ContentPageGroupIdentifier.WebKit2DeveloperExtrasEnabled -bool true

# Add a context menu item for showing the Web Inspector in web views.
defaults write NSGlobalDomain WebKitDeveloperExtras -bool true

# Prevent safari from opening safe files automatically after downloading.
defaults write com.apple.Safari AutoOpenSafeDownloads -bool false

# Enable “Do Not Track”.
defaults write com.apple.Safari SendDoNotTrackHTTPHeader -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Terminal & iTerm 2                                                          #
# ########################################################################### #

# Only use UTF-8 in Terminal.app.
defaults write com.apple.terminal StringEncodings -array 4

# Don’t display the annoying prompt when quitting iTerm.
defaults write com.googlecode.iterm2 PromptOnQuit -bool false


# ########################################################################### #
# Activity Monitor                                                            #
# ########################################################################### #

# Show the main window when launching Activity Monitor.
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor OpenMainWindow -bool true

# Visualize CPU usage in the Activity Monitor Dock icon.
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor IconType -int 5

# Show all processes in Activity Monitor.
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor ShowCategory -int 0

# Sort Activity Monitor results by CPU usage.
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor SortColumn -string "CPUUsage"
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor SortDirection -int 0


# ########################################################################### #
# Mac App Store                                                               #
# ########################################################################### #

# Enable the automatic update check.
defaults write com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticCheckEnabled -bool true

# Check for software updates daily, not just once per week.
defaults write com.apple.SoftwareUpdate ScheduleFrequency -int 1

# Download newly available updates in background.
defaults write com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticDownload -int 1

# Turn on app auto-update.
defaults write com.apple.commerce AutoUpdate -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Photos                                                                      #
# ########################################################################### #

# Prevent Photos from opening automatically when devices are plugged in.
defaults -currentHost write com.apple.ImageCapture disableHotPlug -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Time Machine                                                                #
# ########################################################################### #

# Prevent Time Machine from prompting to use new hard drives as backup volume.
defaults write com.apple.TimeMachine DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup -bool true

# Disable local Time Machine backups.
hash tmutil &> /dev/null && sudo tmutil disablelocal


# ########################################################################### #
# Messages                                                                    #
# ########################################################################### #

# Disable smart quotes as it’s annoying for messages that contain code.
defaults write com.apple.messageshelper.MessageController SOInputLineSettings -dict-add "automaticQuoteSubstitutionEnabled" -bool false


# ########################################################################### #
# Google Chrome & Google Chrome Canary                                        #
# ########################################################################### #

# Allow installing user scripts via GitHub Gist or Userscripts.org.
defaults write com.google.Chrome ExtensionInstallSources -array "https://gist.githubusercontent.com/" "http://userscripts.org/*"
defaults write com.google.Chrome.canary ExtensionInstallSources -array "https://gist.githubusercontent.com/" "http://userscripts.org/*"

# Use the system-native print preview dialog.
defaults write com.google.Chrome DisablePrintPreview -bool true
defaults write com.google.Chrome.canary DisablePrintPreview -bool true

# Expand the print dialog by default.
defaults write com.google.Chrome PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint2 -bool true
defaults write com.google.Chrome.canary PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint2 -bool true


# ########################################################################### #
# Kill affected applications                                                  #
# ########################################################################### #

for app in "Activity Monitor" \
  "cfprefsd" \
  "Dock" \
  "Finder" \
  "Google Chrome Canary" \
  "Google Chrome" \
  "Messages" \
  "Photos" \
  "Safari" \
  "SystemUIServer" \
  "Terminal"; do
  killall "${app}" > /dev/null 2>&1
done
echo "Done. It's recommend you restart to ensure all changes are applied."