feat: total modernization of dotfiles infrastructure

- Implemented Zero-Dependency tool extraction using uv-managed Python.
- Refactored 14 essential CLI tools into a modular latest-focused structure.
- Migrated primary shell to Zsh with Starship prompt integration.
- Added professional Docker-based verification suite in tests/.
- Overhauled documentation and Dockerfile for ultra-lean portability.

Author: msavdert

Dockerfile

@@ -10,9 +10,7 @@ RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
     sudo \
     bash-completion \
     tar \
-    unzip \
     gnupg \
-    bzip2 \
     build-essential \
     python3 \
     locales \

README.md

@@ -1,14 +1,24 @@
-# Dotfiles
+# 🚀 Modern & Modular Dotfiles (Zero-Dep Edition)
 
 <p align="left">
-  <img src="https://github.com/msavdert/dotfiles/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg" alt="Test Status" />
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/msavdert/dotfiles?style=flat-square&color=blue" alt="License" />
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/shell-bash-4E9A06?style=flat-square&logo=gnu-bash&logoColor=white" alt="Shell" />
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/secrets-1password-00aeec?style=flat-square&logo=1password&logoColor=white" alt="1Password" />
-  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/feature-idempotent-brightgreen?style=flat-square" alt="Idempotent" />
+  <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/msavdert/dotfiles?style=for-the-badge&color=blue" alt="License" />
+  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/shell-zsh-4E9A06?style=for-the-badge&logo=zsh&logoColor=white" alt="Shell" />
+  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/managed_by-uv-FF00FF?style=for-the-badge&logo=python&logoColor=white" alt="UV" />
+  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/architecture-modular-brightgreen?style=for-the-badge" alt="Modular" />
 </p>
 
-Minimal, modern, and **No-Sudo** dotfiles setup for macOS and Linux. No framework dependencies — just binaries and symlinks.
+A high-performance, modular, and **Zero System Dependency** dotfiles infrastructure optimized for ARM64 (OrbStack/Docker) and macOS. 
+
+---
+
+## 🌟 Core Philosophy
+
+-   **Zero-Dependency Extraction**: Leveraging `uv`-managed Python to handle all archive extractions. No more `sudo apt install unzip bzip2`.
+-   **The Essential 14**: A curated selection of the 14 most impactful modern CLI tools.
+-   **Latest-Focused**: No hardcoded versions. Scripts dynamically fetch the latest stable releases from GitHub APIs.
+-   **No-Sudo Purity**: Everything installs to `~/.local/bin`, ensuring a safe and clean home directory.
+
+---
 
 ## 🚀 Quick Start
 
@@ -18,48 +28,56 @@ One command to rule them all:
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/msavdert/dotfiles/main/bootstrap.sh | bash
 ```
 
-## ✨ Highlights
-
-- **User-Space First:** Installs everything to `~/.local/bin`. No root/sudo required.
-- **Idempotent:** Safe to run multiple times; it only installs or updates what's missing.
-- **Modern Stack:** Replaces legacy tools with high-performance alternatives:
-  - **Zellij** (Multiplexer)
-  - **Neovim** (Editor)
-  - **1Password CLI** (Secrets)
-  - **uv** (Python & Tooling Manager)
-  - **ripgrep (rg)** (Fast Search)
-  - **fd & fzf** (Fast Find & Fuzzy Finder)
-  - **bat & eza** (Modern cat & ls)
-  - **zoxide** (Smarter cd)
-  - **starship** (Cross-shell Prompt)
-  - **btop & btm** (System Monitors)
-  - **yazi** (Blazing Fast File Manager)
-  - **yq & jq** (YAML/JSON Processors)
-  - **direnv** (Automatic Env Loading)
-  - **tldr, dust, httpie** (Modern CLI Utils)
-- **Portable:** Same experience on Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, macOS, and Debian.
-- **Secure:** Integrated with 1Password Service Accounts for secret management.
-
-## 📖 Documentation
-
-1. **[Installation Guide (Bootstrap)](docs/BOOTSTRAP.md)** - Setup and secrets hydration.
-2. **[Development & Customization](DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Adding tools, aliases, and completions.
+---
+
+## 🛠️ The Essential 14
+
+| Tool | Category | Description |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| **`gh`** | Core | Official GitHub CLI for repository management. |
+| **`uv`** | Core | Blazing fast Python & tool manager (The base engine). |
+| **`rg`** | Search | `ripgrep` - The world's fastest search tool. |
+| **`fd`** | Search | A simple, fast alternative to `find`. |
+| **`fzf`** | Navigation | General-purpose command-line fuzzy finder. |
+| **`zoxide`** | Navigation | A smarter `cd` command that learns your habits. |
+| **`bat`** | View | `cat` with wings (Syntax highlighting and Git integration). |
+| **`eza`** | View | A modern and colorful replacement for `ls`. |
+| **`starship`** | Prompt | The minimal, blazing-fast, and infinitely customizable prompt. |
+| **`nvim`** | Editor | Extensible, modular Neovim setup. |
+| **`zellij`** | TUI | A terminal workspace with batteries included. |
+| **`lazygit`** | TUI | Simple terminal UI for git commands. |
+| **`btop`** | Monitor | Resource monitor that shows usage of processor, memory, etc. |
+| **`yazi`** | File Manager | Blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust. |
 
 ---
 
-## Architecture Overview
+## 🧬 Architecture Overview
 
-```
+```text
 dotfiles/
-├── bootstrap.sh           # Main entry point (curled)
+├── bootstrap.sh           # Ultra-lean entry point
 ├── scripts/
-│   ├── install-tools.sh  # No-sudo binary installer (gh, nvim, rg, fzf, etc.)
-│   └── link.sh           # Configuration symlinker
-├── bash/                 # ~/.bashrc, aliases, profile
-├── zellij/               # ~/.config/zellij/
-├── git/                  # ~/.gitconfig
-└── ssh/                  # ~/.ssh/config
+│   ├── install-tools.sh   # Orchestrator for the Essential 14
+│   ├── link.sh            # Configuration symlinker
+│   ├── lib/common.sh      # Python-powered extraction library
+│   └── tools/             # Individual tool modules (modular)
+├── zsh/                   # Modern .zshrc and Starship config
+├── nvim/                  # Modular LazyVim-style configuration
+├── tests/                 # Automated Docker-based verification suite
+└── Dockerfile             # Ultra-lean environment proof (No unzip/bzip2)
 ```
 
-## License
-MIT — Feel free to use as a template!
+---
+
+## 🧪 Testing & Verification
+
+We take stability seriously. Verify the entire installation flow in a clean container (Zero-Dep proof):
+
+```bash
+./tests/verify-installation.sh
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📜 License
+MIT — Feel free to use as a template for your own high-performance workspace!

bootstrap.sh

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
-# Dotfiles Bootstrap Script (Modern & Latest)
+# Dotfiles Bootstrap Script (100% Zero-Dependency Modern)
 # Repository: https://github.com/msavdert/dotfiles
 
 set -euo pipefail
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ command_exists() { command -v "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1; }
 
 check_system_dependencies() {
     log_step "Checking critical dependencies"
-    local required=(bash git zsh tar unzip bzip2)
+    # No more unzip or bzip2 needed!
+    local required=(bash git zsh tar)
     local missing=()
     for tool in "${required[@]}"; do
         if command_exists "$tool"; then
@@ -67,7 +68,7 @@ main() {
 
     echo ""
     echo "======================================================================"
-    echo "Dotfiles Bootstrap (Modern & Modular)"
+    echo "Dotfiles Bootstrap (No-Sudo Pure Edition)"
     echo "======================================================================"
     echo ""
 
@@ -76,7 +77,7 @@ main() {
 
     echo ""
     log_step "Starting modular installation..."
-    # Run the orchestrator
+    # install-tools.sh will handle uv installation first
     bash "$DOTFILES_DIR/scripts/install-tools.sh"
 
     log_step "Linking configurations..."