Anvil for macOS

Anvil is the complete macOS development automation tool. Setting up and maintaining a consistent macOS dev env can be painful, error-prone and derail attention. Stop manually setting up machines, hunting for configs, and dealing with inconsistent environments. With Anvil, you get zero-config batch tool installation, cross-machine configuration sync, and team-wide environment standardization—all in one powerful CLI.

What Anvil Does:

• Batch App Installation - Install development tools in groups or individually via Homebrew
• Configuration Sync - Sync dotfiles across machines using private GitHub repositories
• Health Checks - Auto-diagnose and fix common setup issues

Why Choose Anvil?

• Fast, Automated Setup—Focus on Coding, Not Configuration – Anvil handles all tool installations and configuration sync automatically, letting you get started in minutes instead of hours.
• Effortless Onboarding & Consistency – Onboard new machines or teammates with a single command, ensuring everyone has the same reliable, ready-to-code environment—every time, on every Mac.
• Built-in Safety – Dry-run mode, automatic backups, and smart deduplication protect your system and your work.
• Seamless Team Collaboration – Instantly sync dotfiles and configs from private GitHub repositories, making team onboarding and environment sharing simple and secure.

Key Features:

• Smart Installation - Install individual apps or predefined groups (dev, new-laptop)
• Auto-tracking - Automatically tracks installed apps and prevents duplicates
• Group Import - Import groups from local files or URLs with validation and conflict detection
• Secure Config Sync - Uses private GitHub repositories with automatic backups
• Health Diagnostics - anvil doctor detects and auto-fixes common issues
• Environment Cleanup - Smart cleanup tools that preserve essential configs
• Zero Configuration - Works out of the box with sensible defaults