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{{home:box|get-started|icon=clarifications|Getting started| | {{home:box|get-started|icon=clarifications|Getting started| | ||
This is the official NixOS Wiki. | |||
It contains NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips. | |||
Newcomers are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Ecosystem]] and [[Resources|Resources]] overview articles to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see: | NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs software distribution. | ||
If you want to try Nix standalone, take your first steps on [https://nix.dev nix.dev]. | |||
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the [[Nix Ecosystem|Nix Ecosystem]] and [[Resources|Resources]] overview articles to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see: | |||
* [[Nix Package Manager]] | * [[Nix Package Manager]] | ||
* [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]] | * [[Overview of the Nix Language |Nix Language]] | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 1 April 2024
This is the official NixOS Wiki. It contains NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.
NixOS is a Linux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs software distribution. If you want to try Nix standalone, take your first steps on nix.dev.
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read the Nix Ecosystem and Resources overview articles to get a comprehensive orientation. For more specific introductions, see:
- On desktop, with NixOS as a desktop
- On ARM, with NixOS on ARM
- In the cloud, with NixOS friendly hosters
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:
The old wiki can still be accessed on archive.org. Though badly outdated, it can still be helpful. Don’t hesitate to transfer still valid information into this wiki! We also have a write-up on the history of NixOS wikis.
- Community overview
- Get support
- Official Website
- GitHub repository
- Forums
- Chat
- Email
- wiki@nixos.org for contacting wiki.nixos.org regarding any wiki operational topics or requests
- Events
- Workgroups (“Interest Groups”)
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.
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.