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This is the official NixOS Wiki.
This is the official NixOS Wiki.
It includes topics not covered in the [<tvar name=nixos_manual>https://nixos.org/nixos/manual</tvar> NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.
It includes topics not covered in the [<tvar name=1>https://nixos.org/nixos/manual</tvar> NixOS Manual]: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.


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NixOS is a [<tvar name=linux>https://kernel.org/</tvar> Linux] operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository.
NixOS is a [<tvar name=1>https://kernel.org/</tvar> 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 [[<tvar name=nix_ecosystem>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Ecosystem</tvar>|Nix Core Ecosystem]] overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[<tvar name=0>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Ecosystem</tvar>|Nix Core Ecosystem]] overview article to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:
* [[<tvar name='nixos'>Special:MyLanguage/Overview_of_the_NixOS_Linux_distribution</tvar>|NixOS]]
* [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Overview_of_the_NixOS_Linux_distribution</tvar>|NixOS]]
* [[<tvar name=nix>Special:MyLanguage/Nix package manager</tvar>|Nix package manager]]
* [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/Nix package manager</tvar>|Nix package manager]]
* [[<tvar name=nixpkgs>Special:MyLanguage/Nixpkgs|Nixpkgs package repository]]
* [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/Nixpkgs</tvar>|Nixpkgs package repository]]
* [[<tvar name=nix_lang>Special:MyLanguage/Overview of the Nix Language</tvar>|Nix Language]]
* [[<tvar name=4>Special:MyLanguage/Overview of the Nix Language</tvar>|Nix Language]]
If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on [<tvar name=nixdev>https://nix.dev</tvar> nix.dev].
If you want to try Nix standalone in another Linux distribution or on a Mac, take your first steps on [<tvar name=5>https://nix.dev</tvar> nix.dev].


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* [[<tvar name=hm>Special:MyLanguage/Home Manager</tvar>|Home Manager]], a system for managing user profile & home directory contents
* [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Home Manager</tvar>|Home Manager]], a system for managing user profile & home directory contents
* [[<tvar name=flakes>Special:MyLanguage/Flakes</tvar>|Nix Flakes]], an experimental feature for managing dependencies of Nix projects
* [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/Flakes</tvar>|Nix Flakes]], an experimental feature for managing dependencies of Nix projects


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* On desktop, with [[<tvar name=nixos_desktop>Special:MyLanguage/NixOS as a desktop</tvar>|NixOS as a desktop]]
* On desktop, with [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/NixOS as a desktop</tvar>|NixOS as a desktop]]
* On ARM, with [[<tvar name=nixos_arm>Special:MyLanguage/NixOS on ARM</tvar>|NixOS on ARM]]
* On ARM, with [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/NixOS on ARM</tvar>|NixOS on ARM]]
* In the cloud, with [[<tvar name=nixos_hoster>Special:MyLanguage/NixOS friendly hosters</tvar>|NixOS friendly hosters]]
* In the cloud, with [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/NixOS friendly hosters</tvar>|NixOS friendly hosters]]
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First stop should be [[<tvar name=res>Special:MyLanguage/Resources</tvar>|Resources]], which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.
First stop should be [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Resources</tvar>|Resources]], which serves as a gateway to the most important documentation. Some highlights below.


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See also:
See also:
* [[<tvar name=faq>Special:MyLanguage/FAQ</tvar>|FAQ]]
* [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/FAQ</tvar>|FAQ]]
* [[<tvar name=NixvsLSB>Special:MyLanguage/Nix vs. Linux Standard Base</tvar>|Nix vs. Linux Standard Base]]
* [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/Nix vs. Linux Standard Base</tvar>|Nix vs. Linux Standard Base]]
* [[<tvar name=T&D>Special:MyLanguage/Terms and Definitions in Nix Project</tvar>|Terms and Definitions in Nix Project]]
* [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/Terms and Definitions in Nix Project</tvar>|Terms and Definitions in Nix Project]]
* [[<tvar name=cheatsheet>Special:MyLanguage/Cheatsheet</tvar>|Cheatsheet]]
* [[<tvar name=4>Special:MyLanguage/Cheatsheet</tvar>|Cheatsheet]]
* [[<tvar name=UvsN>Special:MyLanguage/Ubuntu vs. NixOS</tvar>|Comparison between Ubuntu and NixOS]]
* [[<tvar name=5>Special:MyLanguage/Ubuntu vs. NixOS</tvar>|Comparison between Ubuntu and NixOS]]
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<b>With the community</b>
<b>With the community</b>
* [<tvar name=nixos>https://nixos.org/</tvar> Official NixOS website]
* [<tvar name=1>https://nixos.org/</tvar> Official NixOS website]
* [<tvar name=official>https://nixos.org/community/#governance-teams</tvar> Official Teams]
* [<tvar name=2>https://nixos.org/community/#governance-teams</tvar> Official Teams]
* [[<tvar name=community>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Community</tvar>|Community overview]]
* [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Community</tvar>|Community overview]]
* [[<tvar name=chat>Special:MyLanguage/Get In Touch</tvar>|Chats and forums]]
* [[<tvar name=4>Special:MyLanguage/Get In Touch</tvar>|Chats and forums]]
* [[<tvar name=support>Special:MyLanguage/Support</tvar>|Get support]]
* [[<tvar name=5>Special:MyLanguage/Support</tvar>|Get support]]
* [[<tvar name=events>Special:MyLanguage/Get In Touch#Events</tvar>|Events]]
* [[<tvar name=6>Special:MyLanguage/Get In Touch#Events</tvar>|Events]]


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* Matrix chat for Wiki contributors [https://matrix.to/#/#wiki:nixos.org #wiki:nixos.org]
* Matrix chat for Wiki contributors [https://matrix.to/#/#wiki:nixos.org #wiki:nixos.org]
* Email [mailto:wiki@nixos.org wiki@nixos.org] for contacting wiki.nixos.org regarding any wiki operational topics or requests
* Email [mailto:wiki@nixos.org wiki@nixos.org] for contacting wiki.nixos.org regarding any wiki operational topics or requests
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Contributing|Contribute to wiki and NixOS]]
* [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Contributing</tvar>|Contribute to wiki and NixOS]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
* [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/Manual of Style</tvar>|Manual of Style]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Official_NixOS_Wiki:History|History of NixOS Wikis]]
* [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/Official_NixOS_Wiki:History</tvar>|History of NixOS Wikis]]
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Latest revision as of 18:27, 7 March 2026

 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.

Many great additional tools exist in the Nix ecosystem, such as:

  • Home Manager, a system for managing user profile & home directory contents
  • Nix Flakes, an experimental feature for managing dependencies of Nix projects

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:

 Get in touch

With the community

About the Wiki

 News

2025-11-30NixOS 25.11 released

2025-05-23NixOS 25.05 released

2024-09-02Wiki 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.

2024-08-22Wiki 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

2024-07-05Wiki editors meeting

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

2024-04-01Launch 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 →