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202 changes: 146 additions & 56 deletions roles/osx/templates/osx_tweaks.sh.j2
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#!/usr/bin/env bash

# Close any open System Preferences panes, to prevent them from overriding
# settings we’re about to change
osascript -e 'tell application "System Preferences" to quit'
# Close any open System Settings panes, to prevent them from overriding
# settings we're about to change
osascript -e 'tell application "System Settings" to quit'

# Ask for the administrator password upfront
sudo -v
Expand All @@ -14,14 +14,15 @@ while true; do sudo -n true; sleep 60; kill -0 "$$" || exit; done 2>/dev/null &
# General UI/UX #
###############################################################################

# Set computer name (as done via System Preferences → Sharing)
sudo scutil --set ComputerName "SatUFO"
sudo scutil --set HostName "SatUFO"
sudo scutil --set LocalHostName "SatUFO"
# Set computer name (as done via System Settings → Sharing)
sudo scutil --set ComputerName "SatAirUFO"
sudo scutil --set HostName "SatAirUFO"
sudo scutil --set LocalHostName "SatAirUFO"
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.smb.server NetBIOSName -string "SatUFO"

# Disable the sound effects on boot
sudo nvram SystemAudioVolume=" "
# Disable the startup sound
# (SystemAudioVolume is ignored on Apple Silicon — use StartupMute instead)
sudo nvram StartupMute=%01

# Set highlight color to orange
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleHighlightColor -string "1.000000 0.874510 0.701961 Orange"
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -55,10 +56,10 @@ defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSDocumentSaveNewDocumentsToCloud -bool false
# Automatically quit printer app once the print jobs complete
defaults write com.apple.print.PrintingPrefs "Quit When Finished" -bool true

# Disable the “Are you sure you want to open this application?” dialog
# Disable the "Are you sure you want to open this application?" dialog
defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices LSQuarantine -bool false

# Remove duplicates in the “Open With” menu (also see `lscleanup` alias)
# Remove duplicates in the "Open With" menu (also see `lscleanup` alias)
/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user

# Display ASCII control characters using caret notation in standard text views
Expand All @@ -78,20 +79,16 @@ defaults write com.apple.helpviewer DevMode -bool true
# in the login window
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow AdminHostInfo HostName

# Disable Notification Center and remove the menu bar icon
launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.notificationcenterui.plist 2> /dev/null
killall NotificationCenter

# Disable automatic capitalization as it’s annoying when typing code
# Disable automatic capitalization as it's annoying when typing code
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticCapitalizationEnabled -bool false

# Disable smart dashes as they’re annoying when typing code
# Disable smart dashes as they're annoying when typing code
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticDashSubstitutionEnabled -bool false

# Disable automatic period substitution as it’s annoying when typing code
# Disable automatic period substitution as it's annoying when typing code
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticPeriodSubstitutionEnabled -bool false

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

# Disable auto-correct
Expand All @@ -101,8 +98,7 @@ defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticSpellingCorrectionEnabled -bool false
# Trackpad, mouse, keyboard, Bluetooth accessories, and input #
###############################################################################


# Disable “natural” (Lion-style) scrolling
# Disable "natural" (Lion-style) scrolling
defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.swipescrolldirection -bool false

# Increase sound quality for Bluetooth headphones/headsets
Expand All @@ -113,10 +109,10 @@ defaults write com.apple.BluetoothAudioAgent "Apple Bitpool Min (editable)" -int
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleKeyboardUIMode -int 3

# Use scroll gesture with the Ctrl (^) modifier key to zoom
defaults write com.apple.universalaccess closeViewScrollWheelToggle -bool true
defaults write com.apple.universalaccess HIDScrollZoomModifierMask -int 262144
sudo defaults write com.apple.universalaccess closeViewScrollWheelToggle -bool true
sudo defaults write com.apple.universalaccess HIDScrollZoomModifierMask -int 262144
# Follow the keyboard focus while zoomed in
defaults write com.apple.universalaccess closeViewZoomFollowsFocus -bool true
sudo defaults write com.apple.universalaccess closeViewZoomFollowsFocus -bool true

# Disable press-and-hold for keys in favor of key repeat
defaults write NSGlobalDomain ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false
Expand All @@ -134,8 +130,11 @@ defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleMetricUnits -bool true
# Show language menu in the top right corner of the boot screen
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow showInputMenu -bool true

# Set the timezone; see `sudo systemsetup -listtimezones` for other values
sudo systemsetup -settimezone "Europe/Brussels" > /dev/null
# Set the timezone
# Note: systemsetup is deprecated in macOS 14+ but still functional in 15.x
# Using full path to avoid PATH issues; falling back to defaults write if it fails
sudo /usr/sbin/systemsetup -settimezone "Europe/Brussels" 2>/dev/null || \
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/.GlobalPreferences.plist com.apple.TimeZone -string "Europe/Brussels"

###############################################################################
# Screen #
Expand All @@ -145,15 +144,28 @@ sudo systemsetup -settimezone "Europe/Brussels" > /dev/null
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPassword -int 1
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPasswordDelay -int 0

# Save screenshots in Dropbox
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location -string "${HOME}/Dropbox/Screenshots"
# Save screenshots to Dropbox if available, otherwise fall back to Desktop
if [ -d "${HOME}/Dropbox" ]; then
mkdir -p "${HOME}/Dropbox/Screenshots"
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location -string "${HOME}/Dropbox/Screenshots"
echo "Dropbox found — screenshots will be saved to ~/Dropbox/Screenshots"
else
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location -string "${HOME}/Desktop"
echo "Dropbox not found — screenshots will be saved to ~/Desktop"
fi

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

# Disable shadow in screenshots
defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true

# Include date in screenshot filenames
defaults write com.apple.screencapture include-date -bool true

# Disable floating thumbnail preview after taking a screenshot
defaults write com.apple.screencapture show-thumbnail -bool false

# Enable subpixel font rendering on non-Apple LCDs
# Reference: https://github.com/kevinSuttle/macOS-Defaults/issues/17#issuecomment-266633501
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleFontSmoothing -int 1
Expand All @@ -171,9 +183,14 @@ defaults write com.apple.finder QuitMenuItem -bool true
# Finder: disable window animations and Get Info animations
defaults write com.apple.finder DisableAllAnimations -bool true

# Set Dropbox as the default location for new Finder windows
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTarget -string "PfLo"
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTargetPath -string "file://${HOME}/Dropbox/"
# Set Dropbox as the default location for new Finder windows (if available)
if [ -d "${HOME}/Dropbox" ]; then
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTarget -string "PfLo"
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTargetPath -string "file://${HOME}/Dropbox/"
else
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTarget -string "PfHm"
defaults write com.apple.finder NewWindowTargetPath -string "file://${HOME}/"
fi

# Hide all icons on the desktop
defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false
Expand All @@ -187,6 +204,9 @@ defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleShowAllExtensions -bool true
# Finder: show status bar
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowStatusBar -bool true

# Finder: show path bar
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowPathbar -bool true

# Display full POSIX path as Finder window title
defaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool true

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -219,25 +239,28 @@ 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

# Use list view in all Finder windows by default
# Use column view in all Finder windows by default
# Four-letter codes for the other view modes: `icnv`, `clmv`, `glyv`
defaults write com.apple.finder FXPreferredViewStyle -string "clmv"

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

# Show the ~/Library folder
chflags nohidden ~/Library

# Show the /Volumes folder
sudo chflags nohidden /Volumes

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

###############################################################################
# Dock, Dashboard, and hot corners #
# Dock and hot corners #
###############################################################################

# Set the icon size of Dock items to 36 pixels
Expand All @@ -246,7 +269,7 @@ defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int 36
# Change minimize/maximize window effect
defaults write com.apple.dock mineffect -string "scale"

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

# Enable spring loading for all Dock items
Expand All @@ -256,30 +279,24 @@ defaults write com.apple.dock enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items -bool true
defaults write com.apple.dock show-process-indicators -bool true

# Wipe all (default) app icons from the Dock
# This is only really useful when setting up a new Mac, or if you don’t use
# This is only really useful when setting up a new Mac, or if you don't use
# the Dock to launch apps.
#defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array

# Show only open applications in the Dock
#defaults write com.apple.dock static-only -bool true

# Don’t animate opening applications from the Dock
# Don't animate opening applications from the Dock
defaults write com.apple.dock launchanim -bool false

# Speed up Mission Control animations
defaults write com.apple.dock expose-animation-duration -float 0.1

# Don’t group windows by application in Mission Control
# Don't group windows by application in Mission Control
# (i.e. use the old Exposé behavior instead)
defaults write com.apple.dock expose-group-by-app -bool false

# Disable Dashboard
defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -bool true

# Don’t show Dashboard as a Space
defaults write com.apple.dock dashboard-in-overlay -bool true

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

# Remove the auto-hiding Dock delay
Expand All @@ -295,7 +312,7 @@ defaults write com.apple.dock recent-apps -array
# Put Dock on the left
defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string "left"

# Set doublick click on window title to zoom
# Set double-click on window title to zoom
defaults write -g AppleActionOnDoubleClick -string "Maximize"

# Automatically hide and show the Dock
Expand All @@ -304,15 +321,14 @@ defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool true
# Make Dock icons of hidden applications translucent
defaults write com.apple.dock showhidden -bool true

# Don’t show recent applications in Dock
# Don't show recent applications in Dock
defaults write com.apple.dock show-recents -bool false

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

# Reset Launchpad, but keep the desktop wallpaper intact
find "${HOME}/Library/Application Support/Dock" -name "*-*.db" -maxdepth 1 -delete

find "${HOME}/Library/Application Support/Dock" -name "*-*.db" -maxdepth 1 -type f -delete 2>/dev/null || true

# Hot corners
# Possible values:
Expand All @@ -322,27 +338,101 @@ find "${HOME}/Library/Application Support/Dock" -name "*-*.db" -maxdepth 1 -dele
# 4: Desktop
# 5: Start screen saver
# 6: Disable screen saver
# 7: Dashboard
# 10: Put display to sleep
# 11: Launchpad
# 12: Notification Center
# 13: Lock Screen
# Top left screen corner → Mission Control
# Top left screen corner → no-op
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-tl-corner -int 0
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-tl-modifier -int 0
# Top right screen corner → Desktop
# Top right screen corner → no-op
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-tr-corner -int 0
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-tr-modifier -int 0
# Bottom left screen corner → Start screen saver
# Bottom left screen corner → no-op
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-bl-corner -int 0
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-bl-modifier -int 0

###############################################################################
# Mission Control / Spaces #
###############################################################################

# Displays have separate Spaces (important for multi-monitor workflows)
defaults write com.apple.spaces spans-displays -bool false

# Switch to a Space with open windows for the application when switching apps
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleSpacesSwitchOnActivate -bool true

###############################################################################
# Spotlight #
###############################################################################

# Disable Spotlight
sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.metadata.mds.plist
# Disable Spotlight indexing
# Note: launchctl unload is deprecated; use mdutil to disable indexing instead.
# To fully disable via launchctl (requires SIP off): sudo launchctl bootout system/com.apple.metadata.mds
sudo mdutil -a -i off

###############################################################################
# Terminal #
###############################################################################

# Enable secure keyboard entry in Terminal.app
# (prevents other apps from reading keystrokes while Terminal is focused)
defaults write com.apple.terminal SecureKeyboardEntry -bool true

# Disable the line marks in Terminal
defaults write com.apple.Terminal ShowLineMarks -int 0

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

###############################################################################
# Privacy #
###############################################################################

# Disable Siri completely
defaults write com.apple.assistant.support 'Assistant Enabled' -bool false
defaults write com.apple.Siri SiriPrefStashedStatusMenuVisible -bool false
defaults write com.apple.Siri StatusMenuVisible -bool false
defaults write com.apple.SystemUIServer 'NSStatusItem Visible Siri' -bool false

# Disable crash reporter dialogs
defaults write com.apple.CrashReporter DialogType -string "none"
defaults write com.apple.CrashReporter UseUNC -int 0

# Disable personalized ads
defaults write com.apple.AdLib allowApplePersonalizedAdvertising -bool false

# Disable Feedback Assistant auto-gather
defaults write com.apple.appleseed.FeedbackAssistant Autogather -bool false

###############################################################################
# Performance & Power #
###############################################################################

# Disable hibernation (speeds up sleep/wake; safe on Apple Silicon with SSD)
sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0

# Remove the sleep image to reclaim disk space (only safe after setting hibernatemode 0)
sudo rm -f /private/var/vm/sleepimage
sudo touch /private/var/vm/sleepimage
sudo chflags uchg /private/var/vm/sleepimage

# Disable the sudden motion sensor (no-op on Apple Silicon but harmless)
sudo pmset -a sms 0

# Disable wake on network access
sudo systemsetup -setwakeonnetworkaccess off 2>/dev/null || true

###############################################################################
# Developer ergonomics #
###############################################################################

# Expand Git diffs in Quick Look
defaults write com.apple.finder QLEnableXRayFolders -bool true

# Note: to raise the open file descriptor limit for Node.js / Docker work,
# add the following to your ~/.zshrc:
# ulimit -n 10240

###############################################################################
# Time Machine #
Expand All @@ -366,7 +456,7 @@ defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor SortColumn -string "CPUUsage"
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor SortDirection -int 0

###############################################################################
# TextEdit, and Disk Utility #
# TextEdit and Disk Utility #
###############################################################################

# Use plain text mode for new TextEdit documents
Expand Down