nixos-anywhere
Install NixOS everywhere via SSH with a single command, automating disk partitioning, formatting, and system configuration.
What is nixos-anywhere?
nixos-anywhere is a command-line tool that automates the remote installation of NixOS via SSH. It solves the problem of time-consuming and complex manual setups by allowing users to pre-configure disk partitioning, system settings, and software installations, then deploy everything with a single command. This is particularly useful for provisioning new machines or repurposing old ones across different environments.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and NixOS users who need to deploy NixOS consistently across multiple machines, especially in remote or heterogeneous environments like cloud servers, bare metal, or local networks.
Developers choose nixos-anywhere for its ability to fully automate NixOS installations via SSH, eliminating manual steps and ensuring reproducible deployments. Its integration with tools like disko for disk management and support for kexec booting make it a versatile solution for remote provisioning.
Overview
Install NixOS everywhere via SSH [maintainers=@Mic92 @Lassulus @phaer @Enzime @a-kenji]
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating NixOS installations on remote cloud servers
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