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managing-chezmoi-packages

Use this skill when managing packages, external dependencies, binaries, or CLI tools in a chezmoi dotfiles repository. Handles adding/updating/removing packages in .chezmoidata/packages.yaml, creating .chezmoiexternals/ organized files, pinning versions with Renovate automation, and selecting the correct package ecosystem (Homebrew, mise, Python, Docker, chezmoi externals).

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Updated 1/17/2026
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quick start

Installation and usage

Use this skill when managing packages, external dependencies, binaries, or CLI tools in a chezmoi dotfiles repository. Handles adding/updating/removing packages in .chezmoidata/packages.yaml, creating .chezmoiexternals/ organized files, pinning versions with Renovate automation, and selecting the correct package ecosystem (Homebrew, mise, Python, Docker, chezmoi externals).

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use managing-chezmoi-packages