This is the official NixOS Wiki.It includes topics not covered in theNixOS Manual: NixOS user guides, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.
NixOS is aLinux operating system based on the Nix package manager and the Nixpkgs package repository.
Newcomers to NixOS are encouraged to read theNix 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 onnix.dev.
Many great additional tools exist in the Nix ecosystem, such as:
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.
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Release Notes:https://nixos.org/blog/announcements/2025/nixos-2505/
The Wiki team discussed and put into effect theManual of Style for editing wiki articles. This is a huge step towards clear and consistent documentation. All editors are encouraged to follow this guide.
All interested wiki editors meet on 22th of August at 21:15 CEST in a Jitsi conference.
All interested wiki editors meet on 5th of July at 13:00 CEST in a Jitsi conference.
The official NixOS wiki has taken off!If you want to find out why there is a new wiki effort, check out the FAQ.
