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This was so so bad. Let's at least make it less fiddly.
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author: "Lix Team"
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---
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<!--
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HI!!!
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The file add-to-config.md is generated by update_version.py by
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substituting values into add-to-config.md.in.
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Please don't edit add-to-config.md directly!
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-->
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If you have an existing configuration on **NixOS** or **nix-darwin**, there are
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a couple of ways to switch to Lix, all of which are relatively easy.
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content/add-to-config.md.in
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---
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title: "Switching To Lix"
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description: "or: how to make your existing configuration Delicious"
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date: "2024-04-27"
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author: "Lix Team"
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---
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<!--
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HI!!!
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The file add-to-config.md is generated by update_version.py by
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substituting values into add-to-config.md.in.
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Please don't edit add-to-config.md directly!
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-->
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If you have an existing configuration on **NixOS** or **nix-darwin**, there are
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a couple of ways to switch to Lix, all of which are relatively easy.
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- Using Lix from nixpkgs:
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- Potentially slightly older version of Lix
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- Working binary caching
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- Programs like nix-eval-jobs and colmena still use the default version of
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Nix (may be unacceptable depending on your use case)
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- Using the Lix NixOS module:
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- Fresh version of Lix right out of the freezer
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- You will be compiling Lix yourself, for now at least
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- Programs like nix-eval-jobs and colmena have the version of Nix they use
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overridden by an overlay such that most of the system uses Lix.
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# Using Lix from nixpkgs
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This approach has some caveats: since it is not using an overlay, it does not
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set the version of Nix depended on by other tools like colmena or
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nix-eval-jobs. Consequently, those tools will be using whichever version of
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CppNix is default in nixpkgs, likely leading to an inconsistent experience. It
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is, however, easy, and it does not take the few minutes to compile Lix from
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source.
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Add the following code to your NixOS configuration:
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```nix
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{ pkgs, ... }:
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{
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nix.package = pkgs.lix;
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}
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```
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That's it, you're done.
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You can verify that it works by running the following command:
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```sh
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$ nix --version
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nix (Lix, like Nix) @VERSION@
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```
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# Using the Lix NixOS module
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The Lix NixOS module is the way to get the most consistent experience using
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Lix, and to have a system that has Lix as the default Nix implementation
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wherever possible by using an overlay to replace `pkgs.nix`. It will result in
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building Lix from source, which takes a few minutes on every update, which is a
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perfect time to get up, get some water, and stretch for a bit.
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## Flake-based Configurations
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Adding Lix to a flake-based configuration is relatively simple. First, add the Lix module to your _flake inputs_:
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```nix
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{
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inputs = {
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# Add this section to your flake inputs!
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#
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# Note that this assumes you have a flake-input called nixpkgs,
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# which is often the case. If you've named it something else,
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# you'll need to change the `nixpkgs` below.
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lix-module = {
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url = "https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/nixos-module/archive/@VERSION@.tar.gz";
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inputs.nixpkgs.follows = "nixpkgs";
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};
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}
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# <rest of configuration omitted>
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}
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```
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Next, add the `lix-module` as one of the arguments to your output function:
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```nix
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{
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# <configuration above omitted>
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# Add the `lix-module` argument to your output function, as below:
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outputs = {nixpkgs, lix-module, ...}: {
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# <rest of configuration omitted>
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}
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}
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```
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Add the Lix _NixOS Module_ to your configuration:
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```nix
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{
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# <configuration above omitted>
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# Add the `lix-module` argument to your output function, as below:
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outputs = {nixpkgs, lix-module, ...}: {
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# The configuration here is an example; it will look slightly different
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# based on your platform (NixOS, nix-darwin) and architecture.
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nixosConfigurations.your-box = nixpkgs.lib.nixosSystem {
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system = "x86_64-linux"
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modules = [
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# This is the important part -- add this line to your module list!
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lix-module.nixosModules.default
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];
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};
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}
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# <configuration below omitted>
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}
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```
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<!--
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FIXME: the binary cache doesn't do much good given that everyone is running a
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different nixpkgs than Lix is actually cached with during the release process.
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We need a hydra to be able to fix that.
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Finally, if you'd prefer not to build Lix yourself, you can add our binary cache.
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Add the following to any NixOS module in your configuration (e.g. `configuration.nix`):
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```nix
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{
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nix.settings.substituters = [
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"https://cache.lix.systems"
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];
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nix.settings.trusted-public-keys = [
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"cache.lix.systems:aBnZUw8zA7H35Cz2RyKFVs3H4PlGTLawyY5KRbvJR8o="
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];
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}
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```
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-->
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Rebuild and switch into your new system (either using `nixos-rebuild` or `darwin-rebuild`).
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You should now be using Lix! You can verify this by asking the `nix` command to report its version:
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```sh
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$ nix --version
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nix (Lix, like Nix) @VERSION@
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```
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As long as you see `Lix` in the output, you're good! If you're not sure what to do now, it's a
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great time to check out some of the [community's resources on Nix](/resources).
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## Non-Flake Configurations
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If you're not using flakes, you can set up your configuration to automatically pull down a
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Lix release tarball, and then add it to your `configuration.nix`.
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Open your `/etc/nixos/configuration.nix` in the editor of your choice. Find the `imports`
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section, and add the line provided in the configuration
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```nix
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{ config, lib, pkgs, ... }:
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{
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imports =
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[ # Include the results of the hardware scan.
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./hardware-configuration.nix
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# This includes the Lix NixOS module in your configuration along with the
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# matching version of Lix itself.
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#
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# The sha256 hashes were obtained with the following command in Lix (n.b.
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# this relies on --unpack, which is only in Lix and CppNix > 2.18):
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# nix store prefetch-file --name source --unpack https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix/archive/@VERSION@.tar.gz
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#
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# Note that the tag (e.g. @VERSION@) in the URL here is what determines
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# which version of Lix you'll wind up with.
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(let
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module = fetchTarball {
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name = "source";
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url = "https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/nixos-module/archive/@VERSION@.tar.gz";
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sha256 = "@NIXOS_MODULE_HASH@";
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};
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lixSrc = fetchTarball {
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name = "source";
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url = "https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix/archive/@VERSION@.tar.gz";
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sha256 = "@LIX_ARCHIVE_HASH@";
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};
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# This is the core of the code you need; it is an exercise to the
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# reader to write the sources in a nicer way, or by using npins or
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# similar pinning tools.
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in import "${module}/module.nix" { lix = lixSrc; }
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)
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];
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# <configuration below omitted>
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}
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```
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<!--
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FIXME: as above, doesn't work, we should not recommend it.
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Finally, if you'd prefer not to build Lix yourself, you can add our binary cache.
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Add the following to any NixOS module in your configuration (e.g. `configuration.nix`):
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```nix
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{
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nix.settings.substituters = [
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"https://cache.lix.systems"
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];
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nix.settings.trusted-public-keys = [
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"cache.lix.systems:aBnZUw8zA7H35Cz2RyKFVs3H4PlGTLawyY5KRbvJR8o="
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];
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}
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```
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-->
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Rebuild and switch into your new system (either using `nixos-rebuild` or `darwin-rebuild`).
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You should now be using Lix! You can verify this by asking the `nix` command to report its version:
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```sh
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$ nix --version
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nix (Lix, like Nix) @VERSION@
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```
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As long as you see `Lix` in the output, you're good! If you're not sure what to do now, it's a
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great time to check out some of the [community's resources on Nix](/resources).
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## Having Trouble?
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**One quick thing to check:** have you set `nix.package` anywhere in your configuration?
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If so, your configuration option will override the Lix module. You'll want to remove it, first --
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or, if you're feeling savvy, point it to the provided Lix package.
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**Otherwise:** If you're having difficulty installing Lix, don't panic! Hop on over to our
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[community page](/community), and check out the various ways to find help.
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author: "Lix Team"
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---
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<!--
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HI!!!
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The file install.md is generated by update_version.py by
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substituting values into install.md.in.
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Please don't edit install.md directly!
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-->
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Whether you're a new or returning user, **we're thrilled you've decided to pick up Lix!**
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Lix works out-of-the-box on most Linux and MacOS systems, including with system management tools
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sudo --preserve-env=PATH nix run \
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--experimental-features "nix-command flakes" \
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--extra-substituters https://cache.lix.systems --extra-trusted-public-keys "cache.lix.systems:aBnZUw8zA7H35Cz2RyKFVs3H4PlGTLawyY5KRbvJR8o=" \
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'git+https://git@git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix?ref=refs/tags/2.90.0-rc1' -- \
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'git+https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix?ref=refs/tags/2.90.0' -- \
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upgrade-nix \
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--extra-substituters https://cache.lix.systems --extra-trusted-public-keys "cache.lix.systems:aBnZUw8zA7H35Cz2RyKFVs3H4PlGTLawyY5KRbvJR8o="
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```
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---
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title: "Installing Lix"
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description: "or: how to make your configuration Delicious"
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date: "2024-04-27"
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author: "Lix Team"
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---
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<!--
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HI!!!
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The file install.md is generated by update_version.py by
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Please don't edit install.md directly!
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-->
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Whether you're a new or returning user, **we're thrilled you've decided to pick up Lix!**
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Lix works out-of-the-box on most Linux and MacOS systems, including with system management tools
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such as [home-manager](https://github.com/nix-community/home-manager) and
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[nix-darwin](https://github.com/LnL7/nix-darwin) -- but, like any Nix-based system, some Nix background
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knowledge is recommended before installation.
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If you're new to the Nix ecosystem, you may want to check out some [community resources](/resources)
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first, to get familiar with how Nix works.
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## On NixOS
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If you haven't already installed NixOS, do so using any upstream
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[install image](https://nixos.org/download/#NixOS) and the instructions in the
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[NixOS Manual](https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/stable/#sec-installation).
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Then, follow the [instructions to add Lix to your
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configuration](/add-to-config). Both flake-based and non-flake-based
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configurations are fully supported.
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## On an Existing `nix-darwin` Install
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If you already have a [nix-darwin](https://github.com/LnL7/nix-darwin) installation, you
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can use the same instructions as installing on a NixOS-based system. Follow the instructions
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for either:
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- [flake-based configurations](/add-to-config#flake-based-configurations); or
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- [non-flake configurations](/add-to-config#non-flake-configurations)
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depending on how you prefer to configure your system.
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## On Any Other Linux/MacOS System
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You can either perform a **new install**, or choose to
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**upgrade an existing install** to Lix.
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### New Installs
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The easiest way to install Lix is to use the [Lix Installer](https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix-installer)[^1].
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Open a terminal, and run the following command:
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```sh
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curl -sSf -L https://install.lix.systems/lix | sh -s -- install
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```
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The installer will guide you through installing Lix -- and once it's finished,
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you'll have a full, working installation. If you're not sure what to do, now is a
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great time to check out some of the [community's resources on Nix](/resources).
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[^1]: a customized variant of the [Determinate Nix Installer](https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-installer).
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### Existing Installs
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If you have an existing Nix installation, you should be able to upgrade by using a variant
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of the `upgrade-nix` command.
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Thanks to Nix, we can actually ask Lix to upgrade your system directly. Run the following command:
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```sh
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sudo --preserve-env=PATH nix run \
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--experimental-features "nix-command flakes" \
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--extra-substituters https://cache.lix.systems --extra-trusted-public-keys "cache.lix.systems:aBnZUw8zA7H35Cz2RyKFVs3H4PlGTLawyY5KRbvJR8o=" \
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'git+https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix?ref=refs/tags/@VERSION@' -- \
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upgrade-nix \
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--extra-substituters https://cache.lix.systems --extra-trusted-public-keys "cache.lix.systems:aBnZUw8zA7H35Cz2RyKFVs3H4PlGTLawyY5KRbvJR8o="
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```
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You should now have upgraded to Lix! You can verify this by asking the `nix` command
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to report its version:
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```sh
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$ nix --version
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nix (Lix, like Nix) @VERSION@
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```
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As long as you see `Lix` in the output, you're good! If you're not sure what to do now, it's a
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great time to check out some of the [community's resources on Nix](/resources).
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## Having Trouble?
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If you're having difficulty installing Lix, don't panic! Hop on over to our
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[community page](/community), and check out the various ways to find help.
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## Feedback?
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If you have thoughts on these instructions, feel free to drop by our [community](/community),
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or to [make a pull request to our website](https://git.lix.systems/lix-project/lix-website/pulls)!
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import subprocess
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from pathlib import Path
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import json
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def get_archive_hash(url):
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output = subprocess.check_output(['nix', 'store', 'prefetch-file', '--name', 'source', '--json', '--unpack', url])
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data = json.loads(output)
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return data['hash']
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def substitute_all(content: str, substitutions: dict[str, str]) -> str:
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for sub, value in substitutions.items():
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content = content.replace(sub, value)
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return content
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def substitute_file(path: Path, substitutions: dict[str, str]):
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content = path.with_name(path.name + '.in').read_text()
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subbed = substitute_all(content, substitutions)
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path.write_text(subbed)
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def go(version: str):
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BASE_URL = 'https://git.lix.systems'
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files = [
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Path('./content/add-to-config.md'),
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Path('./content/install.md')
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]
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substitutions = {
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'@VERSION@': version,
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'@LIX_ARCHIVE_HASH@': get_archive_hash(BASE_URL + f'/lix-project/lix/archive/{version}.tar.gz'),
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'@NIXOS_MODULE_HASH@': get_archive_hash(BASE_URL + f'/lix-project/nixos-module/archive/{version}.tar.gz'),
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}
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for file in files:
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substitute_file(file, substitutions)
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def main():
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import argparse
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ap = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Update versions of Lix in the website')
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ap.add_argument('version', help='Version to make the files at')
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args = ap.parse_args()
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go(args.version)
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if __name__ == '__main__':
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main()
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