Nix Configuration

A cross-platform Nix flake configuration for both macOS and Linux systems. This repository provides a unified development environment with consistent tooling across platforms.

✨ Features

• Cross-platform: Works on both macOS (via nix-darwin) and Linux (via Home Manager)
• Automated installation: One-liner bootstrap script
• Rich toolset: Includes development tools, shell configuration, and productivity apps
• macOS integration: Native app management via Homebrew and Mac App Store

🚀 Quick Start

Run this command on a fresh macOS or Linux machine:

bash <(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lariskovski/nix/main/bootstrap.sh)

🛠️ How It Works

macOS

• Installs Nix package manager
• Sets up nix-darwin for system-level configuration
• Configures Homebrew integration
• Installs apps via Mac App Store using mas

Linux

• Installs Nix package manager
• Uses Home Manager for user-level configuration
• Manages dotfiles and user packages

🔧 Manual Usage

If you prefer to run commands manually:

Prerequisites

1. Install Nix (if not already installed):

   # macOS
   sh <(curl -L https://nixos.org/nix/install) --no-daemon
   
   # Linux
   sh <(curl -L https://nixos.org/nix/install) --daemon

2. Enable flakes (add to ~/.config/nix/nix.conf):

   experimental-features = nix-command flakes
   

Apply Configuration

macOS (nix-darwin)

nix run nix-darwin -- switch --flake github:lariskovski/nix

Linux (Home Manager)

nix run home-manager/release-25.05 -- switch --flake github:lariskovski/nix#homeConfigurations.larissa

Good Resources

Nix is my favorite package manager to use on macOS

https://github.com/thexyno/nixos-config

https://evantravers.com/articles/2024/02/06/switching-to-nix-darwin-and-flakes/

https://github.com/ryantm/agenix

https://sekun.net/blog/manage-secrets-in-nixos/