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{{disambiguation|message=This page outlines the process of contributing to the NixOS Wiki. If you're interesting in contributing to the [[Nix Ecosystem]] itself, see [[Contributing]]}}

Any registered user can contribute to the wiki in two main ways: to the wiki itself, and on [https://github.com/NixOS/nixos-wiki-infra the GitHub repository].

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You should read and be aware of the [[Project:Manual of Style]] before contributing content to the wiki. If you need help getting started, read the [[Help:Editing|editing help page]] or [[Help:Syntax|syntax cheatsheet]].

Consider joining the [~~[Help~~:~~Community|~~NixOS Wiki community]] on Matrix to stay up to date with the latest project-wide efforts. There are occasional [[Help:Meetings|NixOS Wiki meetings]] which are open to any editor that wants to get involved in coordinated work across the whole website.

Consider joining the [https://matrix.to/#/#wiki:nixos.org NixOS Wiki community] on Matrix to stay up to date with the latest project-wide efforts. There are occasional [[Help:Meetings|NixOS Wiki meetings]] which are open to any editor that wants to get involved in coordinated work across the whole website.

=== Joining a WikiProject ===

If you're unsure where to start, you can pick one of the [[Project:WikiProjects||WikiProjects]] that best aligns with your interests. Most WikiProjects will include a list of members and a list of current active efforts you can contribute to. Do reach out to them via their [[Help:Talk pages#User talk pages|user talk page]] or jump in helping with one of their ongoing projects.

== Contributing to the infrastructure ==

The NixOS Wiki infrastructure is community-run through [[:Wikipedia:~~IaaC~~|Infrastructure-as-Code]] configuration, and any changes to it are managed via Pull Request. Naturally, conversation regarding any such proposals happen there and on the Matrix channel. You can [[Help:Infrastructure|open an issue]] or a pull request to suggest changes to the community.

The NixOS Wiki infrastructure is community-run through [[:Wikipedia:IaC|Infrastructure-as-Code]] configuration, and any changes to it are managed via Pull Request. Naturally, conversation regarding any such proposals happen there and on the Matrix channel. You can [[Help:Infrastructure|open an issue]] or a pull request to suggest changes to the community.

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+{{disambiguation|message=This page outlines the process of contributing to the NixOS Wiki. If you're interesting in contributing to the [[Nix Ecosystem]] itself, see [[Contributing]]}}
 Any registered user can contribute to the wiki in two main ways: to the wiki itself, and on [https://github.com/NixOS/nixos-wiki-infra the GitHub repository].
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 You should read and be aware of the [[Project:Manual of Style]] before contributing content to the wiki. If you need help getting started, read the [[Help:Editing|editing help page]] or [[Help:Syntax|syntax cheatsheet]].
-Consider joining the [[Help:Community|NixOS Wiki community]] on Matrix to stay up to date with the latest project-wide efforts. There are occasional [[Help:Meetings|NixOS Wiki meetings]] which are open to any editor that wants to get involved in coordinated work across the whole website.
+Consider joining the [https://matrix.to/#/#wiki:nixos.org NixOS Wiki community] on Matrix to stay up to date with the latest project-wide efforts. There are occasional [[Help:Meetings|NixOS Wiki meetings]] which are open to any editor that wants to get involved in coordinated work across the whole website.
+=== Joining a WikiProject ===
+{{main|NixOS Wiki:WikiProjects}}
+If you're unsure where to start, you can pick one of the [[Project:WikiProjects||WikiProjects]] that best aligns with your interests. Most WikiProjects will include a list of members and a list of current active efforts you can contribute to. Do reach out to them via their [[Help:Talk pages#User talk pages|user talk page]] or jump in helping with one of their ongoing projects.
 == Contributing to the infrastructure ==
-The NixOS Wiki infrastructure is community-run through [[:Wikipedia:IaaC|Infrastructure-as-Code]] configuration, and any changes to it are managed via Pull Request. Naturally, conversation regarding any such proposals happen there and on the Matrix channel. You can [[Help:Infrastructure|open an issue]] or a pull request to suggest changes to the community.
+The NixOS Wiki infrastructure is community-run through [[:Wikipedia:IaC|Infrastructure-as-Code]] configuration, and any changes to it are managed via Pull Request. Naturally, conversation regarding any such proposals happen there and on the Matrix channel. You can [[Help:Infrastructure|open an issue]] or a pull request to suggest changes to the community.