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How are Nix packages distributed in nixpkgs channel?
With these expressions the Nix package manager can build binary packages. Packages, including the Nix packages collection, are distributed through channels. The collection is distributed for users of Nix on non-NixOS distributions through the channel nixpkgs.
Where do I Find my nixpkgs configuration file?
A user’s nixpkgs configuration is stored in a user-specific configuration file located at ~/.config/nixpkgs/config.nix. For example:
Where can I find Nix expressions for NixOS?
Nix expressions describe how to build packages from source and are collected in the nixpkgs repository. Also included in the collection are Nix expressions for NixOS modules. With these expressions the Nix package manager can build binary packages. Packages, including the Nix packages collection, are distributed through channels.
Which is the best manual for writing Nix packages?
This manual primarily describes how to write packages for the Nix Packages collection (Nixpkgs). Thus it’s mainly for packagers and developers who want to add packages to Nixpkgs. If you like to learn more about the Nix package manager and the Nix expression language, then you are kindly referred to the Nix manual.
When does Nix prevent a package from being installed?
Nix comes with certain defaults about what packages can and cannot be installed, based on a package’s metadata. By default, Nix will prevent installation if any of the following criteria are true: The package is thought to be broken, and has had its meta.brokenset to true.
Where to find the nixpkgs repository on GitHub?
The nix repositories are hosted here: https://github.com/nixos The code for nix packages is managed in the nixpkgs repository. NixOS services, and other system configuration options are managed in the nixos sub-directory of the nixpkgs repository.