nixbsd
An unofficial NixOS fork that creates a reproducible, declarative FreeBSD distribution using the Nix package manager.
What is nixbsd?
NixBSD is an unofficial fork of NixOS that replaces the Linux kernel with the FreeBSD kernel, creating a reproducible and declarative BSD-based operating system. It uses the Nix package manager to manage system configurations, allowing users to define their entire OS state in code for consistent deployments. The project aims to bring the benefits of NixOS—like atomic upgrades and isolated dependencies—to the FreeBSD ecosystem.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers interested in reproducible infrastructure who prefer FreeBSD's kernel and licensing but want Nix's declarative configuration management. It's also for NixOS users curious about BSD compatibility.
Developers choose NixBSD to get the reliability and features of FreeBSD combined with the powerful, declarative system management of Nix. It offers a unique open-source alternative for those seeking reproducible BSD systems without manual configuration drift.
Overview
An unofficial NixOS fork with a FreeBSD kernel
Use Cases
Best For
- Building reproducible FreeBSD-based server environments
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