{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@id": "https://aggr.aymericbeaumet.com/items/eugeneyan-com/2024-11-17-my-minimal-macbook-pro-setup-guide/#webpage", "@type": [ "WebPage", "ArchiveComponent" ], "articleBody": "I just upgraded my personal laptop from a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro to an M4 MacBook Pro. Like all my new devices, instead of restoring from a backup, I try to Marie Kondo my digital life and start from a clean slate. This also lets me reexamine my existing tools and explore new options. Here’s my minimal Mac setup guide if you want to follow along.\n\n- [MacOS settings](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#macos-settings)\n- [Basic developer tools](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#basic-developer-tools)\n- [Research, writing, development](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#research-writing-development)\n- [Productivity and quality of life](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#productivity-and-quality-of-life)\n- [Entertainment and communications](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#entertainment-and-communications)\n\n## MacOS settings\n\n- **Apple ID**: Sign in\n- **MacOS update**: Settings -> General -> Software Update\n- **Keyboard**: Switch to Dvorak, key repeat = fast, delay until repeat = short\n- **Trackpad**: Max tracking speed, tap to click, click = light, natural scroll = off\n- **Displays**: Switch to Apple Display (p3-600) for slightly better battery life\n- **Finder**: Show Library, show hidden files, show path to dir\n\n```bash\n# show Library folder\nchflags nohidden ~/Library\n\n# show hidden files\ndefaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES\n\n# add pathbar to title\ndefaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool true\n\n# restart finder\nkillall Finder;\n```\n\n- **Screenshots** (to clipboard): `CMD + SHIFT + F5` and change setting in “Option” menu. This lets me screenshot and paste into docs, chats, social media, etc directly (without saving a separate file). If I need to save it, open Preview and `CMD + N`.\n- **Dock**: Hide and show dock, reduce size, remove most default apps\n\n## Basic developer tools\n\n- **Homebrew** (might take a while as it also installs Xcode)\n\n```bash\n/bin/bash -c \"$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)\"\n\n# add brew to default shell path\necho >> /Users/eugeneyan/.zprofile\necho 'eval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"' >> /Users/eugeneyan/.zprofile\neval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"\n\n# check for updates\nbrew update\n```\n\n- **Terminal**: Trying Warp instead of my usual iTerm. (If you use [my referral code](https://app.warp.dev/referral/D9WZNJ) I can get some swag—thank you!)\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask warp\nbrew install --cask font-inconsolata-for-powerline\n# Update warp font: Settings -> Appearance -> Terminal font\n```\n\n- **Shell**: Trying Fish instead of my usual Oh My Zsh\n\n```bash\nbrew install fish\n\n# make fish default shell\necho $(which fish) | sudo tee -a /etc/shells\nchsh -s $(which fish)\n\n# add brew to fish path\necho >> /Users/eugeneyan/.config/fish/config.fish\necho 'eval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"' >> /Users/eugeneyan/.config/fish/config.fish\neval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"\n```\n\n- **Htop**: A better top\n\n```bash\nbrew install htop\n```\n\n- **New SSH keys**\n\n```bash\nssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C \"your_email@example.com\"\n\neval \"$(ssh-agent -s)\"\ntouch ~/.ssh/config\nopen ~/.ssh/config\n\n# add to config\nHost github.com\n AddKeysToAgent yes\n UseKeychain yes\n IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519\n```\n\nAlso see the Github docs to [generate a new ssh key and add to ssh agent](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent), and [add a new ssh key to Github account](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/adding-a-new-ssh-key-to-your-github-account).\n\n- **Git**\n\n```bash\nbrew install git\ngit config --global init.defaultBranch main\ngit config --global user.name \"eugeneyan\"\ngit config --global user.email hi@eugeneyan.com\n```\n\n## Research, writing, development\n\n- **Obsidian**: All my notes, writing, CRM, etc. live here\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask obsidian\n\n# clone obsidian vault (i use obsidian-git for syncing)\ngit clone git@github.com:/.git\n```\n\n- **Zotero**: Papers and annotations. Zotero has a nice PDF reader and markup tools, and also has an iPad app that syncs seamlessly. (Previously Google Drive)\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask zotero\n# enable zotero plugin in safari\n```\n\n- **Cursor**: Daily driver for prototyping and building. (Previously vscode)\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask cursor\n# old machine: cmd+shift+p > export profile\n# new machine: cmd+shift+p > import profile\n```\n\n- **Sublime**: Simple code and text edits\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask sublime-text\n```\n\n- **Chrome**: For web development\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask google-chrome\n```\n\n- **Postgres**: To prototype web apps that need persistent storage\n\n```bash\nbrew install postgresql@16\n```\n\n- **Python, JS, and Ruby**\n\n```bash\n# very fast python package manager\nbrew install uv\n\n# install the latest python\nuv python install 3.12\n```\n\n```bash\nbrew install node\nbrew install nvm\n\n# still deciding between pnpm and bun\nbrew install pnpm\nbrew install oven-sh/bun/bun\n```\n\n```bash\nbrew install chruby-fish ruby-install ruby-build\nbrew install rbenv\n\n# workaround for fish shell\nset --universal fish_user_paths $fish_user_paths ~/.rbenv/shims\nrbenv global 3.3.5\nrbenv rehash\n```\n\n- **Docker**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask docker\n```\n\n- **Ollama + Open WebUI**: Running local models via a nice interface\n\n```bash\nbrew install ollama\nollama serve\n\n# in another terminal, pull some models to try\nollama pull llama3.2 nemotron # 3B and 70B respectively\n```\n\n```bash\nuv tool install open-webui\nuv tool run open-webui serve\n```\n\n## Productivity and quality of life\n\n- **Raycast**: A better spotlight\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask raycast\n```\n\n- **Rectangle**: Window management.\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask rectangle\n```\n\nWhile Raycast already has window management, Rectangle lets you hit the hotkey again (e.g., `CTRL + CMD + LEFT`) to resize windows from 1/3 to 1/2 to 2/3. Great for widescreens.\n\n![Rectangle settings for resizing windows](https://eugeneyan.com/assets/rectangle.webp \"Rectangle settings for resizing windows\")\n\nRectangle settings for resizing windows\n\n> Update: Turns out Raycast has this too ([h/t @mwheatfill](https://x.com/mwheatfill/status/1859094246101279085)), and also has presets for Rectangle hotkeys. I’ve since moved to Raycast window management.\n\n- **Wispr Flow**: [Download](https://www.flowvoice.ai/download) and set output language = English. Speech-to-text. Returns accurate transcripts with decent punctuation and formatting. (If you use [my referral link](https://www.flowvoice.ai/?referral=EUGENE11) you earn good karma and I get $15 in credits! )\n\n- **Google Drive**: Syncing documents, files, media, etc.\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask google-drive\n```\n\n- **Stats + Ice**: Adding system stats to menu bar and customizing the menu bar\n\n```bash\nbrew install stats\nbrew install jordanbaird-ice\n```\n\n- **Logi Options+** [Download](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/software/logi-options-plus.html) and sign in to load saved settings for my [MX Ergo](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse.html).\n\n## Entertainment and communications\n\n- **Media**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask vlc\nbrew install --cask spotify\n```\n\n- **Chat**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask telegram\nbrew install --cask discord\nbrew install --cask slack\n```\n\n## References\n\n- [Tweet thread with lots of great suggestions](https://x.com/eugeneyan/status/1857234166800367812)\n- [Swyx’s Mac setup](https://www.swyx.io/new-mac-setup)\n- [Sourabh Bajaj’s Mac Setup](https://sourabhbajaj.com/mac-setup/)\n- [Robin Wieruch’s Mac Setup](https://www.robinwieruch.de/mac-setup-web-development/)\n- [Tania Rascia’s Mac Setup](https://www.taniarascia.com/setting-up-a-brand-new-mac-for-development/)\n- [Thorsten Ball’s Mac Setup](https://registerspill.thorstenball.com/p/new-year-new-job-new-machine)\n- [Mimansa Jaiswal’s Mac Setup](https://mimansajaiswal.github.io/posts/mac-softwares/)\n\nIf you found this useful, please cite this write-up as:\n\n> Yan, Ziyou. 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I just upgraded my personal laptop from a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro to an M4 MacBook Pro. Like all my new devices, instead of restoring from a backup, I try to Marie Kondo my digital life and start from a clean slate. This also lets me reexamine my existing tools and explore new options. Here’s my minimal Mac setup guide if you want to follow along.

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# show Library folder\nchflags nohidden ~/Library\n\n# show hidden files\ndefaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES\n\n# add pathbar to title\ndefaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool true\n\n# restart finder\nkillall Finder;\n
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/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"\n\n# add brew to default shell path\necho >> /Users/eugeneyan/.zprofile\necho 'eval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"' >> /Users/eugeneyan/.zprofile\neval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"\n\n# check for updates\nbrew update\n
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brew install --cask warp\nbrew install --cask font-inconsolata-for-powerline\n# Update warp font: Settings -> Appearance -> Terminal font\n
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brew install fish\n\n# make fish default shell\necho $(which fish) | sudo tee -a /etc/shells\nchsh -s $(which fish)\n\n# add brew to fish path\necho >> /Users/eugeneyan/.config/fish/config.fish\necho 'eval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"' >> /Users/eugeneyan/.config/fish/config.fish\neval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"\n
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ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"\n\neval "$(ssh-agent -s)"\ntouch ~/.ssh/config\nopen ~/.ssh/config\n\n# add to config\nHost github.com\n  AddKeysToAgent yes\n  UseKeychain yes\n  IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519\n
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brew install git\ngit config --global init.defaultBranch main\ngit config --global user.name "eugeneyan"\ngit config --global user.email hi@eugeneyan.com\n
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brew install --cask obsidian\n\n# clone obsidian vault (i use obsidian-git for syncing)\ngit clone git@github.com:<github-username>/<obsidian-vault>.git\n
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brew install --cask zotero\n# enable zotero plugin in safari\n
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brew install --cask cursor\n# old machine: cmd+shift+p > export profile\n# new machine: cmd+shift+p > import profile\n
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brew install --cask sublime-text\n
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brew install --cask google-chrome\n
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brew install postgresql@16\n
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# very fast python package manager\nbrew install uv\n\n# install the latest python\nuv python install 3.12\n
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brew install node\nbrew install nvm\n\n# still deciding between pnpm and bun\nbrew install pnpm\nbrew install oven-sh/bun/bun\n
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brew install chruby-fish ruby-install ruby-build\nbrew install rbenv\n\n# workaround for fish shell\nset --universal fish_user_paths $fish_user_paths ~/.rbenv/shims\nrbenv global 3.3.5\nrbenv rehash\n
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brew install ollama\nollama serve\n\n# in another terminal, pull some models to try\nollama pull llama3.2 nemotron  # 3B and 70B respectively\n
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brew install --cask raycast\n
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brew install --cask rectangle\n
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While Raycast already has window management, Rectangle lets you hit the hotkey again (e.g., CTRL + CMD + LEFT) to resize windows from 1/3 to 1/2 to 2/3. Great for widescreens.

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brew install --cask google-drive\n
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brew install stats\nbrew install jordanbaird-ice\n
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Entertainment and communications

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brew install --cask vlc\nbrew install --cask spotify\n
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brew install --cask telegram\nbrew install --cask discord\nbrew install --cask slack\n
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\n", "content_markdown": "I just upgraded my personal laptop from a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro to an M4 MacBook Pro. Like all my new devices, instead of restoring from a backup, I try to Marie Kondo my digital life and start from a clean slate. This also lets me reexamine my existing tools and explore new options. Here’s my minimal Mac setup guide if you want to follow along.\n\n- [MacOS settings](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#macos-settings)\n- [Basic developer tools](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#basic-developer-tools)\n- [Research, writing, development](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#research-writing-development)\n- [Productivity and quality of life](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#productivity-and-quality-of-life)\n- [Entertainment and communications](https://eugeneyan.com//writing/mac-setup/#entertainment-and-communications)\n\n## MacOS settings\n\n- **Apple ID**: Sign in\n- **MacOS update**: Settings -> General -> Software Update\n- **Keyboard**: Switch to Dvorak, key repeat = fast, delay until repeat = short\n- **Trackpad**: Max tracking speed, tap to click, click = light, natural scroll = off\n- **Displays**: Switch to Apple Display (p3-600) for slightly better battery life\n- **Finder**: Show Library, show hidden files, show path to dir\n\n```bash\n# show Library folder\nchflags nohidden ~/Library\n\n# show hidden files\ndefaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES\n\n# add pathbar to title\ndefaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool true\n\n# restart finder\nkillall Finder;\n```\n\n- **Screenshots** (to clipboard): `CMD + SHIFT + F5` and change setting in “Option” menu. This lets me screenshot and paste into docs, chats, social media, etc directly (without saving a separate file). If I need to save it, open Preview and `CMD + N`.\n- **Dock**: Hide and show dock, reduce size, remove most default apps\n\n## Basic developer tools\n\n- **Homebrew** (might take a while as it also installs Xcode)\n\n```bash\n/bin/bash -c \"$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)\"\n\n# add brew to default shell path\necho >> /Users/eugeneyan/.zprofile\necho 'eval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"' >> /Users/eugeneyan/.zprofile\neval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"\n\n# check for updates\nbrew update\n```\n\n- **Terminal**: Trying Warp instead of my usual iTerm. (If you use [my referral code](https://app.warp.dev/referral/D9WZNJ) I can get some swag—thank you!)\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask warp\nbrew install --cask font-inconsolata-for-powerline\n# Update warp font: Settings -> Appearance -> Terminal font\n```\n\n- **Shell**: Trying Fish instead of my usual Oh My Zsh\n\n```bash\nbrew install fish\n\n# make fish default shell\necho $(which fish) | sudo tee -a /etc/shells\nchsh -s $(which fish)\n\n# add brew to fish path\necho >> /Users/eugeneyan/.config/fish/config.fish\necho 'eval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"' >> /Users/eugeneyan/.config/fish/config.fish\neval \"$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)\"\n```\n\n- **Htop**: A better top\n\n```bash\nbrew install htop\n```\n\n- **New SSH keys**\n\n```bash\nssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C \"your_email@example.com\"\n\neval \"$(ssh-agent -s)\"\ntouch ~/.ssh/config\nopen ~/.ssh/config\n\n# add to config\nHost github.com\n AddKeysToAgent yes\n UseKeychain yes\n IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519\n```\n\nAlso see the Github docs to [generate a new ssh key and add to ssh agent](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent), and [add a new ssh key to Github account](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/adding-a-new-ssh-key-to-your-github-account).\n\n- **Git**\n\n```bash\nbrew install git\ngit config --global init.defaultBranch main\ngit config --global user.name \"eugeneyan\"\ngit config --global user.email hi@eugeneyan.com\n```\n\n## Research, writing, development\n\n- **Obsidian**: All my notes, writing, CRM, etc. live here\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask obsidian\n\n# clone obsidian vault (i use obsidian-git for syncing)\ngit clone git@github.com:/.git\n```\n\n- **Zotero**: Papers and annotations. Zotero has a nice PDF reader and markup tools, and also has an iPad app that syncs seamlessly. (Previously Google Drive)\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask zotero\n# enable zotero plugin in safari\n```\n\n- **Cursor**: Daily driver for prototyping and building. (Previously vscode)\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask cursor\n# old machine: cmd+shift+p > export profile\n# new machine: cmd+shift+p > import profile\n```\n\n- **Sublime**: Simple code and text edits\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask sublime-text\n```\n\n- **Chrome**: For web development\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask google-chrome\n```\n\n- **Postgres**: To prototype web apps that need persistent storage\n\n```bash\nbrew install postgresql@16\n```\n\n- **Python, JS, and Ruby**\n\n```bash\n# very fast python package manager\nbrew install uv\n\n# install the latest python\nuv python install 3.12\n```\n\n```bash\nbrew install node\nbrew install nvm\n\n# still deciding between pnpm and bun\nbrew install pnpm\nbrew install oven-sh/bun/bun\n```\n\n```bash\nbrew install chruby-fish ruby-install ruby-build\nbrew install rbenv\n\n# workaround for fish shell\nset --universal fish_user_paths $fish_user_paths ~/.rbenv/shims\nrbenv global 3.3.5\nrbenv rehash\n```\n\n- **Docker**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask docker\n```\n\n- **Ollama + Open WebUI**: Running local models via a nice interface\n\n```bash\nbrew install ollama\nollama serve\n\n# in another terminal, pull some models to try\nollama pull llama3.2 nemotron # 3B and 70B respectively\n```\n\n```bash\nuv tool install open-webui\nuv tool run open-webui serve\n```\n\n## Productivity and quality of life\n\n- **Raycast**: A better spotlight\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask raycast\n```\n\n- **Rectangle**: Window management.\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask rectangle\n```\n\nWhile Raycast already has window management, Rectangle lets you hit the hotkey again (e.g., `CTRL + CMD + LEFT`) to resize windows from 1/3 to 1/2 to 2/3. Great for widescreens.\n\n![Rectangle settings for resizing windows](https://eugeneyan.com/assets/rectangle.webp \"Rectangle settings for resizing windows\")\n\nRectangle settings for resizing windows\n\n> Update: Turns out Raycast has this too ([h/t @mwheatfill](https://x.com/mwheatfill/status/1859094246101279085)), and also has presets for Rectangle hotkeys. I’ve since moved to Raycast window management.\n\n- **Wispr Flow**: [Download](https://www.flowvoice.ai/download) and set output language = English. Speech-to-text. Returns accurate transcripts with decent punctuation and formatting. (If you use [my referral link](https://www.flowvoice.ai/?referral=EUGENE11) you earn good karma and I get $15 in credits! )\n\n- **Google Drive**: Syncing documents, files, media, etc.\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask google-drive\n```\n\n- **Stats + Ice**: Adding system stats to menu bar and customizing the menu bar\n\n```bash\nbrew install stats\nbrew install jordanbaird-ice\n```\n\n- **Logi Options+** [Download](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/software/logi-options-plus.html) and sign in to load saved settings for my [MX Ergo](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse.html).\n\n## Entertainment and communications\n\n- **Media**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask vlc\nbrew install --cask spotify\n```\n\n- **Chat**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask telegram\nbrew install --cask discord\nbrew install --cask slack\n```\n\n## References\n\n- [Tweet thread with lots of great suggestions](https://x.com/eugeneyan/status/1857234166800367812)\n- [Swyx’s Mac setup](https://www.swyx.io/new-mac-setup)\n- [Sourabh Bajaj’s Mac Setup](https://sourabhbajaj.com/mac-setup/)\n- [Robin Wieruch’s Mac Setup](https://www.robinwieruch.de/mac-setup-web-development/)\n- [Tania Rascia’s Mac Setup](https://www.taniarascia.com/setting-up-a-brand-new-mac-for-development/)\n- [Thorsten Ball’s Mac Setup](https://registerspill.thorstenball.com/p/new-year-new-job-new-machine)\n- [Mimansa Jaiswal’s Mac Setup](https://mimansajaiswal.github.io/posts/mac-softwares/)\n\nIf you found this useful, please cite this write-up as:\n\n> Yan, Ziyou. 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