Open source dotfiles projects
Every project in the registry tagged dotfiles, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Blazing fast Neovim framework providing solid defaults and a beautiful UI, enhancing your neovim experience.
A well configured and structured Neovim.
Open-source dots for the web: an AI agent with its own browser, one that does not get blocked.
Frequently asked questions
How many open source dotfiles projects are there?
This registry tracks 3 projects tagged dotfiles, with 34,534 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is NvChad at 28,510 stars.
Are these dotfiles projects free to use?
Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 3 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which dotfiles project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these dotfiles projects still maintained?
2 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.