macos_preferences.sh

#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Script to check some annoying defaults

## Check if we are running on macOS
if [[ $(uname || true) != 'Darwin' ]]; then
	return
fi

# Warn that some commands will not be run if the script is not run as root.
if [[ ${EUID} -ne 0 ]]; then
	echo "Requires root to succeed."
	exit 1
else
	# Update existing `sudo` timestamp until `.osx` has finished
	while true; do
		sudo -n true
		sleep 60
		kill -0 "$$" || exit
	done 2>/dev/null &
fi

###############################################################################
# System                                                                      #
###############################################################################

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

# Save to disk (not to iCloud) by default
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

# Expand save panel by default
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSNavPanelExpandedStateForSaveMode -bool true
defaults write NSGlobalDomain PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint2 -bool true

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

# Disable transparency in the menu bar and elsewhere on macOS
defaults write com.apple.universalaccess reduceTransparency -bool true

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

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

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

###############################################################################
# Energy saving                                                               #
###############################################################################

# Enable lid wakeup
sudo pmset -a lidwake 1

# Restart automatically on power loss
sudo pmset -a autorestart 1

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

# Sleep the display after 15 minutes
sudo pmset -a displaysleep 15

# Disable machine sleep while charging
sudo pmset -c sleep 0

# Set machine sleep to 5 minutes on battery
sudo pmset -b sleep 5

# Set standby delay to 24 hours (default is 1 hour)
sudo pmset -a standbydelay 86400

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# Trackpad, mouse, keyboard, Bluetooth accessories, and input                 #
###############################################################################

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

# Set a blazingly fast keyboard repeat rate, and make it happen more quickly.
# (The KeyRepeat option requires logging out and back in to take effect.)
defaults write NSGlobalDomain InitialKeyRepeat -int 15
defaults write NSGlobalDomain KeyRepeat -int 2

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

# Save screenshots to ~/Desktop/Screenshots folder.
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location -string "${HOME}/Desktop/Screenshots"

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

# Enable subpixel font rendering on non-Apple LCDs
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleFontSmoothing -int 2

# 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

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

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

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

defaults write com.apple.dock expose-animation-duration -float 0.05
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticWindowAnimationsEnabled -bool false

# Increase window resize speed for Cocoa applications
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSWindowResizeTime -float 0.001

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

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

# Hide drives, but show removable media on the desktop
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop -bool true
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop -bool false
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowRemovableMediaOnDesktop -bool true

# Finder: show hidden files by default
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true

# Finder: show all filename extensions
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

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

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

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

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

# Disable the warning before emptying the Trash
defaults write com.apple.finder WarnOnEmptyTrash -bool false

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

# 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

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

# Set the icon size of Dock items
defaults write com.apple.dock tilesize -int 36

# Speed up Mission Control animations
defaults write com.apple.dock expose-animation-duration -float 0.15

# Make Dock icons of hidden applications translucent
defaults write com.apple.dock showhidden -bool true

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

# 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

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

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

###############################################################################
# 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

###############################################################################
# Xcode
###############################################################################

# Show build duration
defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode ShowBuildOperationDuration -bool YES

# Default to number of concurrent tasks to number of cores.
defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode IDEBuildOperationMaxNumberOfConcurrentCompileTasks "$(sysctl -n hw.ncpu)"

###############################################################################
# Safari
###############################################################################

# 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

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# Mail                                                                        #
###############################################################################

# Copy email addresses as `foo@example.com` instead of `Foo Bar <foo@example.com>` in Mail.app
defaults write com.apple.mail AddressesIncludeNameOnPasteboard -bool false

###############################################################################
# App Store                                                                   #
###############################################################################

# Disable in-app rating requests from apps downloaded from the App Store.
defaults write com.apple.appstore InAppReviewEnabled -int 0

# 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

# Install System data files & security updates
defaults write com.apple.SoftwareUpdate CriticalUpdateInstall -int 1

# Automatically download apps purchased on other Macs
defaults write com.apple.SoftwareUpdate ConfigDataInstall -int 1

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

# Allow the App Store to reboot machine on macOS updates
defaults write com.apple.commerce AutoUpdateRestartRequired -bool true

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# iTerm                                                                       #
###############################################################################

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

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# TextMate                                                                    #
###############################################################################

# Setup theme to Dusk
defaults write com.macromates.TextMate darkModeThemeUUID 0856F700-08F4-4900-B113-0B1580C15727