extra-container
Manage declarative NixOS containers without full system rebuilds, combining declarative options with imperative speed.
What is extra-container?
extra-container is a command-line tool that allows users to manage declarative NixOS containers without performing full system rebuilds. It solves the performance bottleneck of traditional declarative containers by using a reduced module evaluation, enabling fast container updates and experimentation. This makes it ideal for systems with many containers or developers iterating on single containers.
NixOS system administrators and developers who need to manage multiple containers efficiently, especially those working in environments where rapid container configuration changes are required.
Developers choose extra-container because it combines the comprehensive configuration options of declarative NixOS containers with the speed of imperative management, eliminating slow rebuilds. Its shell integration and private network helpers further streamline container workflows.
Overview
Run declarative NixOS containers without full system rebuilds
Use Cases
Best For
- Managing many declarative NixOS containers without slow system rebuilds
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