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This is the official NixOS Wiki.
This is the official NixOS Wiki.
It includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.
It includes topics not covered in the [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.


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NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository.
NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository.


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Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Core Ecosystem]] overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Core Ecosystem]] overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:
* [[NixOS]]
* [[Overview_of_the_NixOS_Linux_distribution|NixOS]]
* [[Nix package manager]]
* [[Nix package manager]]
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* [[Nixpkgs]] package repository
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If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on [https://nix.dev nix.dev].
If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on [https://nix.dev nix.dev].


A lot of people use [[Home manager]] for managing the contents of their home directory, many use [[Flakes]] instead of the NixOS bi-annually release channels. Both add complexity and you may not even need them. Begin with NixOS, and only integrate Home Manager and/or Flakes into your setup once you're confident with NixOS and comprehend their significance.
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* On desktop, with [[NixOS as a desktop]]
* On ARM, with [[NixOS on ARM]]
* On ARM, with [[NixOS on ARM]]
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* In the cloud, with [[NixOS friendly hosters]]
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First stop should be [[Resources]], which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.
First stop should be [[Resources]], which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.


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Primary reference material:
Primary reference material:
* [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual/ NixOS manual]
* [https://nixos.org/nixos/manual/ NixOS manual]
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* [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/ Hydra manual]


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Major page categories:
Major page categories:
* [[:{{ns:14}}:Software|Software]]
* [[:{{ns:14}}:Software|Software]]
* [[:{{ns:14}}:Hardware|Hardware]]
* [[:{{ns:14}}:Hardware|Hardware]]
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* [[:{{ns:14}}:Desktop|Desktop]] - how to setup PCs
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* [[:{{ns:14}}:Server|Server]] - how to setup servers
* [[:{{ns:14}}:Community|Community]] - people, communication, work on NixOS


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See also:
See also:
* [[FAQ]]
* [[FAQ]]
* [[Nix vs. Linux Standard Base]]
* [[Nix vs. Linux Standard Base]]
* [[Terms and Definitions in Nix Project]]
* [[Terms and Definitions in Nix Project]]
* [[Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet / Comparison between Ubuntu and NixOS]]
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* [https://nixos.org/ Official NixOS website]
* [https://nixos.org/ Official NixOS website]
* [https://nixos.org/community/#governance-teams Official Teams]
* [[Nix Community|Community overview]]
* [[Nix Community|Community overview]]
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* [[Get In Touch|Chats and forums]]
* [[Support|Get support]]
* [[Support|Get support]]
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 30 October 2024

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 Getting started

This is the official NixOS Wiki. It includes topics not covered in the NixOS Manual: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.

NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository.

Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the Nix Core Ecosystem overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:

If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on nix.dev.

Much great additional tooling exists in the Nix ecosystem such as:

These add complexity and may be confusing at first, and you may even decide that you don't need them. Start with plain Nix/NixOS, and only integrate Home Manager and/or Flakes into your setup once you're confident with Nix/NixOS and comprehend their significance.

 Setting up NixOS

 Documentation topics

First stop should be Resources, which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.

Primary reference material:

Major page categories:

See also:

 Special pages

 Get in touch

With the community

About the Wiki

 News

2024-09-02 — Wiki editors use Manual of Style

The Wiki team discussed and put into effect the Manual of Style for editing wiki articles. This is a huge step towards clear and consistent documentation. All editors are encouraged to follow this guide.

2024-08-22 — Wiki editors meeting

All interested wiki editors meet on 22th of August at 21:15 CEST in a Jitsi conference.

Agenda: https://pad.lassul.us/wiki-agenda?view

2024-07-05 — Wiki editors meeting

All interested wiki editors meet on 5th of July at 13:00 CEST in a Jitsi conference.

2024-04-01 — Launch of the wiki

The official NixOS wiki has taken off! If you want to find out why there is a new wiki effort, check out the FAQ.

... all news articles →

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