Does it support conditional package installation?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for adding packages based on specific system architectures, such as conditional logic for x86_64-linux.

What does the Nix patterns skill do?

It provides standardized templates and directory structures for managing NixOS and Home-Manager configurations efficiently through Claude Code.

Can I use this for both system and user configurations?

Yes, it includes patterns for both NixOS system services (modules/nixos) and Home-Manager user packages and dotfiles (modules/home).

How does it help with project organization?

It enforces a clear hierarchy for modules, machine-specific hosts, and entry points, making complex Nix setups easier to navigate and maintain.

NixOS Module Patterns

Name: NixOS Module Patterns
Author: EdgarPost

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the creation and management of NixOS and Home-Manager modules using standardized architectural patterns and best practices.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for managing NixOS configurations, helping users organize system services and user-specific packages within a structured directory layout. It streamlines the process of adding packages, configuring Home-Manager dotfiles, and implementing machine-specific settings, ensuring maintainable and reproducible Nix configurations through proven boilerplate and import patterns. Whether you are setting up a new machine or refactoring a complex Nix flake, this skill ensures your infrastructure-as-code follows community standards.

Key Features

01Automated module creation for system services and user packages

02Simplified import workflows for modular Nix architectures

03Standardized NixOS and Home-Manager directory structures

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05Conditional package management for multi-architecture support

06Streamlined Home-Manager configuration and dotfile management

Use Cases

01Setting up a new NixOS machine with machine-specific configurations

02Organizing complex Nix configurations into maintainable system and user modules

03Managing user-specific development environments via Home-Manager

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edgarpost/claude-code nix

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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