Create Google Drive symlinks for fresh macOS install or new user.txt

create-google-drive-symlinks-fresh-macos-install-new-user

# Do NOT run this script if you have existing files and folders!
# This is ONLY for new users or fresh macOS installs!

# Replace username with your username
# Use "\" to escape spaces in usernames
rm -rf /Users/username/Documents && 
rm -rf /Users/username/Downloads && 
rm -rf /Users/username/Pictures/ && 
rm -rf /Users/username/Movies && 
rm -rf /Users/username/Music && 
rm -rf /Users/username/Videos

# This assumes your Google Drive folder structure is exact
# Make changes to the items below before running the script 
# Use "\" to escape spaces in folder names
ln -s /Users/username/Google\ Drive/Media/Documents /Users/username && 
ln -s /Users/username/Google\ Drive/Media/Downloads /Users/username && 
ln -s /Users/username/Google\ Drive/Media/Pictures /Users/username && 
ln -s /Users/username/Google\ Drive/Media/Audio/Music /Users/username && 
ln -s /Users/username/Google\ Drive/Media/Videos /Users/username && 
ln -s /Users/username/Google\ Drive/Media/Videos/Movies /Users/username