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Matlab due to it's installation method and licensing is really problematic to package into nixpkgs[https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues/56887], that is why the only way to install it is to use some imperative way (to install it outside the nix store).
Matlab due to it's installation method and licensing is really problematic to package into nixpkgs[https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues/56887], that is why the only way to install it is to use some imperative way (to install it outside the nix store).


== Imperative installation without flakes ==
=== Based on Doronbehar [https://gitlab.com/doronbehar/nix-matlab] repo (with or without flakes)===


These instructions are based on '''tviti'''[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/aunuu/pkgs/matlab] GitHub repository. It is also worth to look at '''doronbehar'''[https://gitlab.com/doronbehar/nix-matlab] GitLab repository which is based on '''nix flakes'''[https://nixos.wiki/wiki/Flakes].
You may prefer to use [https://gitlab.com/doronbehar/nix-matlab this method] by doronbehar. It is based on the one described below, but requires less work.
 
 
=== Based on tviiti[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/aunuu/pkgs/matlab] repo or custom work (without flakes) ===


Firstly you need to download zipped Matlab archive for Linux from the official webpage. Then create a folder for the installation files and unzip the archive into that folder via <code>unzip -X -K</code> command.
Firstly you need to download zipped Matlab archive for Linux from the official webpage. Then create a folder for the installation files and unzip the archive into that folder via <code>unzip -X -K</code> command.


Then you will need <code>shell.nix</code> file that will create proper environment. This shell should use <code>buildFHSUserEnv</code> function and should contain all the relevant packages. Personally I have used tviti[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/aunuu/pkgs/matlab] imperative Matlab shell.  
Then you will need <code>shell.nix</code> file that will create proper FHS environment. This shell should use <code>buildFHSUserEnv</code> function and should contain all the relevant packages. Personally I have used tviti[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/aunuu/pkgs/matlab] imperative Matlab shell.  


{{Tip|In case you also want to use tviti work, clone his repo and get into pkgs/matlab. Then run <code>nix-shell</code> and <code>matlab-shell</code> to get into installation environment. More info can be found in his repo[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/aunuu/pkgs/matlab]}}
{{Tip|In case you also want to use tviti work, clone his repo and get into pkgs/matlab. Then run <code>nix-shell</code> and <code>matlab-shell</code> to get into installation environment. More info can be found in his repo[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/aunuu/pkgs/matlab]}}
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Now you should have <code>matlab</code> in your path and be able to run it via <code>matlab</code> command.
Now you should have <code>matlab</code> in your path and be able to run it via <code>matlab</code> command.


== Weird java errors ==
==== Weird java errors ====


In case you have java errors, and you are using tvitii[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/master/pkgs/matlab]  derivation, you may need to modify <code>matlab.nix</code> to something like this:
In case you have java errors, and you are using tvitii[https://github.com/tviti/nix-cfg/tree/master/pkgs/matlab]  derivation, you may need to modify <code>matlab.nix</code> to something like this:
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== Imperative installation with flakes ==
These instructions are based on '''doronbehar'''[https://gitlab.com/doronbehar/nix-matlab] GitLab repository.
{{Expansion|Flakes approach should be documented}}