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'''nixpkgs''' is the community maintained code repository for package descriptions as well as module descriptions for [[NixOS]]. The repository is maintained in https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs and a number of core maintainers update nix expressions and module definitions.

== Channels ==

Channels in the Nix Ecosystem are tagged and tested revisions inside the nixpkgs repository. Every push of code towards the repository will be built by the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org hydra] deployment. The [[Nix Channels]] article provides an overview of the official channels which are currently available.

== Pull Requests ==

Pull Requests are the primary way to get your changes into NixOS and nixpkgs. Pull Requests generally contain package updates or changes in the NixOS module system.

Use [[Get Involved#Create pull requests|Getting Involved ->Create pull requests]] as a Guide on how to create your first PR, all you need is a Github account.

== Alternatives ==

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.

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+'''nixpkgs''' is the community maintained code repository for package descriptions as well as module descriptions for [[NixOS]]. The repository is maintained in https://github.com/nixos/nixpkgs and a number of core maintainers update nix expressions and module definitions.
+== Channels ==
+Channels in the Nix Ecosystem are tagged and tested revisions inside the nixpkgs repository. Every push of code towards the repository will be built by the official [https://nixos.org/hydra/manual/#idm140737315980672 nixos.org hydra] deployment. The [[Nix Channels]] article provides an overview of the  official channels which are currently available.
+== Pull Requests ==
+Pull Requests are the primary way to get your changes into NixOS and nixpkgs. Pull Requests generally contain package updates or changes in the NixOS module system.
+Use [[Get Involved#Create pull requests|Getting Involved ->Create pull requests]] as a Guide on how to create your first PR, all you need is a Github account.
+== Alternatives ==
+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.
 [[Category:Discussion]]
 [[Category:Nixpkgs]]
 [[Category:Incomplete]]