Author suggests replacing distros with AI-readable skill files for desktop configuration
mayfer · x · 2026-08-25
- Critique of Omarchy: While the mission to "vibe code your desktop" makes sense, the author finds too many disagreeable design decisions compared to other distros.
- Core Proposal: Instead of a whole new distro, users just need a few "skill files" that agents can understand and execute.
- Practical Workflow: The author used prompts to macOS-ify their Kubuntu (keyboard, layout, look & feel) and set up custom window tiling shortcuts with scripted behavior in one go.
- Technical Note: Recommends avoiding GNOME due to poor scriptability.
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