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Weijia: Hide translation pages in the prefix index

2025-08-30T11:09:49Z

Hide translation pages in the prefix index

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	There are a number of articles especially related to working with <tt>nixpkgs</tt>:		There are a number of articles especially related to working with <tt>nixpkgs</tt>:
	{{Special:PrefixIndex/~~{{FULLPAGENAME}}~~/ \|hideredirects=1 \|stripprefix=1}}		{{Special:PrefixIndex/Nixpkgs/ \|hideredirects=1 \|stripprefix=1 \|translate-hidetranslations=1}}

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Weijia at 18:19, 28 August 2025

2025-08-28T18:19:17Z

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Pigs: point to status page for current version

2025-06-12T17:42:49Z

point to status page for current version

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	Both [[NixOS]] and [[Nix]] users can use stable channel branches - the ~~latest being {{nixos:latest}} -~~ to receive only conservative updates for fixing critical bugs and security vulnerabilities. Stable channel branches are released bi-annually at the end of May and the end of November.		Both [[NixOS]] and [[Nix]] users can use stable channel branches (see https://status.nixos.org/ for the current channels) to receive only conservative updates for fixing critical bugs and security vulnerabilities. Stable channel branches are released bi-annually at the end of May and the end of November.

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	Using stable channels on NixOS is comparable to the user experience on other Linux distributions.		Using stable channels on NixOS is comparable to the user experience on other Linux distributions.

	== Alternatives == <!--T:13-->		== Alternatives == <!--T:13-->

SigmaSquadron: Updates the largest repo claim to the 24.11 announcement.

2024-12-30T18:18:42Z

Updates the largest repo claim to the 24.11 announcement.

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	As highlighted in [https://nixos.org/blog/announcements~~.html#21.05~~ the announcement] of the NixOS 21.05 release, ''"NixOS is already known as [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/newest the most up to date distribution] ~~and is~~ [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/total in the ~~top three by total number of~~ packages]."'' This is thanks to the community's continued dedication to making Nixpkgs the preeminent Linux package repository.		As highlighted in [https://nixos.org/blog/announcements/2024/nixos-2411/ the announcement] of the NixOS 24.11 release, ''"NixOS is already known as [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/newest the most up to date distribution] while also being [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/total the distribution with the most packages]."'' This is thanks to the community's continued dedication to making Nixpkgs the preeminent Linux package repository.

	== Subpages == <!--T:4-->		== Subpages == <!--T:4-->

Haruki7049: Marked this version for translation

2024-11-04T07:26:44Z

Marked this version for translation

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	'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [[NixOS Foundation]].		'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [[NixOS Foundation]].

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	To search among available packages and options, see [[Searching packages]].		To search among available packages and options, see [[Searching packages]].

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	As highlighted in [https://nixos.org/blog/announcements.html#21.05 the announcement] of the NixOS 21.05 release, ''"NixOS is already known as [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/newest the most up to date distribution] and is [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/total in the top three by total number of packages]."'' This is thanks to the community's continued dedication to making Nixpkgs the preeminent Linux package repository.		As highlighted in [https://nixos.org/blog/announcements.html#21.05 the announcement] of the NixOS 21.05 release, ''"NixOS is already known as [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/newest the most up to date distribution] and is [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/total in the top three by total number of packages]."'' This is thanks to the community's continued dedication to making Nixpkgs the preeminent Linux package repository.

	== Subpages ==		== Subpages == <!--T:4-->

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	There are a number of articles especially related to working with <tt>nixpkgs</tt>:		There are a number of articles especially related to working with <tt>nixpkgs</tt>:
	{{Special:PrefixIndex/{{FULLPAGENAME}}/ \|hideredirects=1 \|stripprefix=1}}		{{Special:PrefixIndex/{{FULLPAGENAME}}/ \|hideredirects=1 \|stripprefix=1}}

	== Releases ==		== Releases == <!--T:6-->

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	{{main\|Channel branches}}		{{main\|Channel branches}}

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	The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.		The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.

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	For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and [[NixOS VM tests\|integration tests on a VM]], and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the [[Xorg\|X server]], [[KDE]], various servers, and lower level details like installing [[Bootloader\|bootloaders]] and running the NixOS installation steps are also tested).		For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and [[NixOS VM tests\|integration tests on a VM]], and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the [[Xorg\|X server]], [[KDE]], various servers, and lower level details like installing [[Bootloader\|bootloaders]] and running the NixOS installation steps are also tested).

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	For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.		For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.

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	Both [[NixOS]] and [[Nix]] users can use stable channel branches - the latest being {{nixos:latest}} - to receive only conservative updates for fixing critical bugs and security vulnerabilities. Stable channel branches are released bi-annually at the end of May and the end of November.		Both [[NixOS]] and [[Nix]] users can use stable channel branches - the latest being {{nixos:latest}} - to receive only conservative updates for fixing critical bugs and security vulnerabilities. Stable channel branches are released bi-annually at the end of May and the end of November.

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	Using stable channels on NixOS is comparable to the user experience on other Linux distributions.		Using stable channels on NixOS is comparable to the user experience on other Linux distributions.

	== Alternatives ==		== Alternatives == <!--T:13-->

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	Due to the fact that Nixpkgs is ''only'' a Nix expression, it is possible to extend or replace the logic with your own sources.		Due to the fact that Nixpkgs is ''only'' a Nix expression, it is possible to extend or replace the logic with your own sources.
	In fact, there are a number of extensions as well as complete replacements for Nixpkgs, see the [[Alternative Package Sets]] article.		In fact, there are a number of extensions as well as complete replacements for Nixpkgs, see the [[Alternative Package Sets]] article.

Haruki7049: Add translate tag

2024-11-04T07:26:17Z

Add translate tag

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	'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [[NixOS Foundation]].		'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [[NixOS Foundation]].

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	Due to the fact that Nixpkgs is ''only'' a Nix expression, it is possible to extend or replace the logic with your own sources.		Due to the fact that Nixpkgs is ''only'' a Nix expression, it is possible to extend or replace the logic with your own sources.
	In fact, there are a number of extensions as well as complete replacements for Nixpkgs, see the [[Alternative Package Sets]] article.		In fact, there are a number of extensions as well as complete replacements for Nixpkgs, see the [[Alternative Package Sets]] article.
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	[[Category:Pedias]]		[[Category:Pedias]]

H7x4: Add links for a few keywords

2024-10-26T08:29:16Z

Add links for a few keywords

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	The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.		The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.

	For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and integration tests on a VM, and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the X server, KDE, various servers, and lower level details like installing bootloaders and running the NixOS installation steps are also tested).		For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and [[NixOS VM tests\|integration tests on a VM]], and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the [[Xorg\|X server]], [[KDE]], various servers, and lower level details like installing [[Bootloader\|bootloaders]] and running the NixOS installation steps are also tested).

	For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.		For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.

H7x4: Fix typo

2024-10-26T08:24:49Z

Fix typo

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	The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.		The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.

	For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and integration tests on a VM, and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the X server, KDE, various servers, and lower level details like installing bootloaders and ~~runnning~~ the NixOS installation steps are also tested).		For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and integration tests on a VM, and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the X server, KDE, various servers, and lower level details like installing bootloaders and running the NixOS installation steps are also tested).

	For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.		For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.

Tomodachi94: link to on-wiki foundation page

2024-06-22T21:00:22Z

link to on-wiki foundation page

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	'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [~~https://nixos.org~~ NixOS Foundation].		'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [[NixOS Foundation]].

	To search among available packages and options, see [[Searching packages]].		To search among available packages and options, see [[Searching packages]].

Klinger: some small changes to get the page more in line with other introduction-articles (e.g.: NixOS before standalone nix-users)

2024-04-15T20:33:23Z

some small changes to get the page more in line with other introduction-articles (e.g.: NixOS before standalone nix-users)

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	'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [https://nixos.org NixOS Foundation].		'''Nixpkgs''' is the largest repository of [[Nix]] packages and [[NixOS]] modules. The repository is [https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs hosted on GitHub] and maintained by the community, with official backing from the [https://nixos.org NixOS Foundation].

	To search among available packages, see [[Searching packages]].		To search among available packages and options, see [[Searching packages]].

	As highlighted in [https://nixos.org/blog/announcements.html#21.05 the announcement] of the NixOS 21.05 release, ''"NixOS is already known as [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/newest the most up to date distribution] and is [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/total in the top three by total number of packages]."'' This is thanks to the community's continued dedication to making Nixpkgs the preeminent Linux package repository.		As highlighted in [https://nixos.org/blog/announcements.html#21.05 the announcement] of the NixOS 21.05 release, ''"NixOS is already known as [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/newest the most up to date distribution] and is [https://repology.org/repositories/statistics/total in the top three by total number of packages]."'' This is thanks to the community's continued dedication to making Nixpkgs the preeminent Linux package repository.
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	The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.		The packages and modules hosted on Nixpkgs are distributed through various [[channel branches]] intended for particular use-cases. In practice they are differentiated by the level of testing updates must pass on the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org Hydra instance] and the number of updates they receive.

			For [[NixOS]] users, <code>nixos-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and integration tests on a VM, and are tested from the perspective of being an operative system (this means things like the X server, KDE, various servers, and lower level details like installing bootloaders and runnning the NixOS installation steps are also tested).

	For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.		For standalone [[Nix]] users, <code>nixpkgs-unstable</code> channel branch is the rolling release, where packages pass only basic build tests and are upgraded continuously.

	~~For~~ [[NixOS]] users~~, <code>~~nixos-~~unstable</code>~~ channel ~~branch is the rolling release, where packages pass build tests and integration tests on a VM, and~~ are ~~tested from~~ the ~~perspective~~ of ~~being an operative system (this means things like the X server, KDE, various servers,~~ and ~~lower level details like installing bootloaders and runnning~~ the ~~NixOS installation steps are also tested)~~.		Both [[NixOS]] and [[Nix]] users can use stable channel branches - the latest being {{nixos:latest}} - to receive only conservative updates for fixing critical bugs and security vulnerabilities. Stable channel branches are released bi-annually at the end of May and the end of November.

	~~Both [[Nix]] and [[~~NixOS~~]] users can use stable channel branches -~~ the ~~latest being {{nixos:latest}} - to receive only conservative updates for fixing critical bugs and security vulnerabilities~~.		Using stable channels on NixOS is comparable to the user experience on other Linux distributions.

	== Alternatives ==		== Alternatives ==