Unified configuration for macOS and Linux systems from a single point of control
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Darwin (macOS)
- 2021 M1 Max MacBook Pro (16")
- 2024 M4 Max MacBook Pro (16") (WIP)
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Linux (NixOS)
- HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 (WIP)
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Darwin (macOS)
- Use the Determinate Systems Nix Installer to install Nix on macOS
- For the first run, use
nix -v run
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Linux (nixOS)
For an existing system, use
sudo nixos-rebuild switch --flake .(fresh install instruction wip)
After changes are made:
nh (os|darwin) switch -a . # os for NixOS, darwin for macOS
| Feature ⬇️ / OS ➡️ | macOS | NixOS | Debian | Any Linux distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic setup | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Automatic backups | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Storage encryption | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Secret management | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |