Linux Scripts

A collection of shell scripts for automating Linux system setup and configuration.

Usage

Each script can be downloaded and executed directly with curl:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/LinuxScripts/main/PATH/TO/SCRIPT.sh | bash

Or clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/LinuxScripts.git
cd LinuxScripts
bash PATH/TO/SCRIPT.sh

Structure

LinuxScripts/
├── README.md
├── core/                    # Shared scripts/functions (planned)
│   └── .gitkeep
├── Kbuntu/                  # Kubuntu (KDE Ubuntu) specific scripts
│   └── install-packages.sh  # Installs common packages and configures KDE/Qt apps
├── Ubuntu/                  # Ubuntu specific scripts (planned)
├── Fedora/                  # Fedora specific scripts (planned)
└── ...

Folder Conventions

Distro-specific folders (e.g., Kbuntu/, Ubuntu/, Fedora/): Scripts tailored to specific distributions
core/: Planned location for shared script utilities, functions, and helpers that can be sourced by distro-specific scripts

Scripts

Kbuntu

install-packages.sh

Installs a curated set of packages and configures a fresh Kubuntu installation.

What it does:

Updates package lists and upgrades existing packages
Installs: LibreOffice, FreeCAD, VLC, Thunderbird, Firefox, Ubuntu restricted extras, FFmpeg, Timeshift, HPLIP printer drivers, CUPS printing
Configures automatic security updates via unattended-upgrades
Installs a pre-apt Timeshift snapshot hook (auto-snapshot before package changes)
Configures SDDM auto-login for the current user
Sets up Plymouth bgrt boot splash (OEM logo + spinner)
Enables and configures HP printer support

Usage:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/LinuxScripts/main/Kbuntu/install-packages.sh | bash

Notes:

Run with sudo or as root
Timeshift requires manual configuration after installation (sudo timeshift-gtk)
SDDM auto-login is configured for the user running the script
Plymouth bgrt theme requires UEFI firmware with embedded logo
Log out and back in after running for lpadmin group to take effect

Contributing

Add scripts to the appropriate distro folder (create one if it doesn't exist)
Scripts should be self-contained and idempotent where possible
Include a header comment describing what the script does
Test scripts in a VM before committing

License

MIT