Ubuntu Automated Setup Script

Automated Ubuntu Configuration Toolkit

A comprehensive setup script to configure fresh Ubuntu installations with essential tools and applications

Overview

This project provides an automated setup script for Ubuntu 22.04 and newer versions, designed for me to quickly configure a fresh Ubuntu installation with my perssonal tools , applications, and customizations through a single command.

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/NouroGhoul/ubuntu-setup.git
cd ubuntu-setup
chmod +x quick-setup.sh
./quick-setup.sh

Project Structure

ubuntu-setup/
├── quick-setup.sh          # One-click launcher
├── setup-menu.sh           # Main interactive menu
└── bash-resources/         # Modular scripts
    ├── system-setup.sh     # System tools & packages
    ├── theme-setup.sh      # Desktop customization
    ├── browsers-setup.sh   # Web browsers
    ├── communication-setup.sh # Communication applications
    ├── media-setup.sh      # Media & entertainment
    ├── dev-setup.sh        # Development tools
    └── shell-setup.sh      # Terminal enhancements

Features

• Interactive Terminal Interface - User-friendly terminal UI with color-coded selection options
• Modular Design - Install individual components or complete setups
• Automatic Dependency Resolution - Handles prerequisite packages automatically
• Multiple Installation Methods - Supports APT, Snap, Flatpak, and direct downloads
• Comprehensive Verification - Validates successful installations
• Visual Progress Indicators - Real-time feedback during installation

Available Components

System Utilities

• Flatpak package manager with Flathub repository
• GNOME Tweaks and extension management
• Timeshift system backup tool
• Proton VPN client

Desktop Customization

• Graphite GTK Theme (dark modern theme)
• Tela Circle icon pack
• GNOME Shell customization tools
• GDM login screen theming

Web Browsers

• Brave Browser (official repository)
• Google Chrome (direct .deb download)
• Chromium Browser (Ubuntu repositories)

Communication Tools

• Discord (with Snap fallback)
• Telegram (with APT fallback)

Media Applications

• VLC Media Player
• OBS Studio
• Steam gaming platform
• qBittorrent
• LocalSend file sharing

Development Environment

• Docker and Docker Compose
• Visual Studio Code (with .deb fallback)
• Node.js with nvm, npm, yarn, and pnpm
• Python3 with pip package manager
• Git, Tmux, and Vim

Shell Configuration

• Zsh shell with Oh My Zsh framework
• Powerlevel10k theme
• Auto-suggestions and syntax highlighting
• Enhanced command completions

Usage Instructions

Complete Setup (Recommended)

./quick-setup.sh

Interactive Menu

./setup-menu.sh

Individual Component Installation

./bash-resources/dev-setup.sh
./bash-resources/browsers-setup.sh
./bash-resources/theme-setup.sh

System Requirements

• Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or newer
• Internet Connection: Active connection required for downloads
• Permissions: Sudo/administrative privileges
• Storage: Minimum 2GB free disk space

Technical Implementation

• Multiple Installation Methods: Support for APT, Snap, Flatpak, and direct downloads
• Error Handling: Fallback methods for failed installations
• Dependency Management: Automatic installation of prerequisites
• Cleanup Operations: Removal of temporary files post-installation

License

MIT License