Install packages automatically

Question

I'm new to Emacs, and I'm storing my Emacs configuration in a GitHub repo. Whenever I move to a new computer, I want Emacs to install all packages I specify if they do not present on this computer. Pretty much like PluginInstall! in Vundle for Vim. Or like pip install -r requirements.txt. How can I do that?

I've just got my hands on Emacs. So if you know the answer, please provide some detailed instructions so I won't get lost.

Actually found a better one with more solutions: http://emacs.stackexchange.com/q/408/115 — Kaushal Modi, May 18 '15 at 11:01

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered May 18 '15 at 02:34

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If you load packages with use-package you can add :ensure t to make sure the package is installed on your system (installing it if needed). For example:

(use-package helm
  :ensure t)

answered May 18 '15 at 02:34

erikstokes

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Thanks. I'll check that out later. BTW, are you estokes from JS? Sorry if I took for the wrong person.. – Hot.PxL May 18 '15 at 02:37
I'm not sure what JS is, so I'm probably somebody different. – erikstokes May 18 '15 at 02:39
haha. Thanks for the answer anyways. looks like there is a lot to get used to in emacs – Hot.PxL May 18 '15 at 02:40

Install packages automatically

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