# Omarchy OS: How do I keep my dotfiles in Git?

Track copies of your user configuration files in a private Git repository.

2026-07-15
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Start with the files you actually change under `~/.config`, then use a tool such as GNU Stow or a small script to place them on a new machine. Exclude secrets, tokens, and machine-specific state. Omarchy’s dotfiles guide recommends backing up these files as your customization grows.

Source: [Omarchy manual](https://omarchy.org/manual/dotfiles/).

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