Private Configuration¶

Store your personal Bootible configuration in a private GitHub repository. This keeps your settings secure, synced across devices, and version-controlled.

Why Use a Private Repo?¶

Quick Setup¶

1. Create a Private Repository¶

Go to github.com/new and create a new repository:

• Repository name: Something like gaming, bootible-config, or dotfiles
• Visibility: Private (recommended)
• Initialize: Leave empty (Bootible will set it up)

2. Run the Init Script¶

On any machine with Bootible cloned:

cd ~/bootible
./init-private-repo.sh

This interactive script will:

1. Ask which device type you're configuring
2. Ask for a name for this device
3. Create the proper folder structure
4. Pull the latest config template
5. Initialize a git repository

3. Push to GitHub¶

cd private
git remote add origin git@github.com:YOUR_USER/YOUR_REPO.git
git push -u origin main

4. Customize Your Config¶

Edit your device configuration:

# For Steam Deck
nano private/device/steamdeck/MyDeck/config.yml

# For ROG Ally
nano private/device/rog-ally/MyAlly/config.yml

Repository Structure¶

After setup, your private repo will look like this:

private/
├── device/
│   ├── rog-ally/
│   │   └── MyRogAlly/              # Your device name
│   │       ├── config.yml          # Device configuration
│   │       ├── Images/             # Wallpapers, avatars
│   │       └── Logs/               # Run logs (auto-pushed)
│   └── steamdeck/
│       └── MySteamDeck/
│           ├── config.yml
│           ├── Images/
│           └── Logs/
├── scripts/                        # Shared scripts (EmuDeck EA, etc.)
├── ssh-keys/                       # SSH public keys
└── README.md

Key Directories¶

Configuration File¶

Each device has a config.yml that overrides defaults:

# private/device/steamdeck/MySteamDeck/config.yml

# Apps
install_discord: true
install_spotify: true
password_managers:
  - "1password"
password_manager_install_method: "distrobox"

# Streaming
install_moonlight: true
install_chiaki: true

# Decky Plugins
install_decky: true
decky_plugins:
  powertools:
    enabled: true
  protondb_badges:
    enabled: true
  steamgriddb:
    enabled: true
  css_loader:
    enabled: true

# Remote Access
install_ssh: true
ssh_generate_key: true
ssh_add_to_github: true
install_tailscale: true

# private/device/rog-ally/MyRogAlly/config.yml

# Apps
install_discord: true
install_spotify: true
password_managers:
  - "1password"

# Gaming
install_steam: true
install_playnite: true

# Streaming
install_moonlight: true
install_chiaki: true
install_parsec: true

# Optimization
disable_telemetry: true
disable_copilot: true
disable_game_dvr: true
classic_right_click_menu: true

# Remote Access
install_ssh: true
ssh_generate_key: true
install_tailscale: true

Adding Files¶

Wallpapers & Images¶

Place images in your device's Images/ folder:

device/rog-ally/MyRogAlly/Images/
├── wallpaper.jpg
├── lockscreen.jpg
└── avatar.png

Then reference them in your config:

wallpaper_path: "Images/wallpaper.jpg"
lockscreen_path: "Images/lockscreen.jpg"

EmuDeck Early Access¶

If you have EmuDeck Patreon access, place the scripts in scripts/:

Bootible automatically uses EA versions if found.

SSH Keys¶

Place SSH public keys in ssh-keys/:

ssh-keys/
├── desktop.pub
├── laptop.pub
└── vengeance.pub

Then configure which keys to authorize:

ssh_import_authorized_keys: true
ssh_authorized_keys:
  - "desktop.pub"
  - "laptop.pub"

Using Your Private Repo¶

When you run Bootible, it will prompt for your private repo:

Do you have a private configuration repository? [y/N] y
Enter your private repo (e.g., username/repo): myuser/gaming

Syncing Changes¶

Editing Config¶

1. Edit your config file:

   nano ~/bootible/private/device/steamdeck/MySteamDeck/config.yml
   

2. Commit and push:

   cd ~/bootible/private
   git add -A
   git commit -m "Enable Discord and Moonlight"
   git push
   

3. Run Bootible to apply:

   bootible
   

Run Logs¶

Bootible automatically pushes run logs to your private repo:

device/steamdeck/MySteamDeck/Logs/
├── 2025-01-08_143022_mysteamdeck_run.log
├── 2025-01-07_091544_mysteamdeck_dryrun.log
└── ...

These logs are invaluable for debugging and seeing what changed over time.

Security Notes¶