diff --git a/modules/home-manager/programs.nix b/modules/home-manager/programs.nix
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+{ config, pkgs, inputs, ... }:
+
+{
+  # user packages
+  home.packages = with pkgs; [
+    discord
+    fastfetch
+    keepassxc
+    nerd-fonts.sauce-code-pro
+    powerline-fonts
+    powerline-symbols
+    screenfetch
+  ];
+
+  # services and other software
+  services.syncthing.enable = true;
+  programs.home-manager.enable = true;
+}