nixos-infect
A script to install NixOS over an existing OS on cloud VPS providers like DigitalOcean, Hetzner, and Vultr.
What is nixos-infect?
NixOS-Infect is a Bash script that installs NixOS by overwriting the existing operating system on a cloud virtual private server (VPS). It solves the problem of cloud providers not offering NixOS images by allowing users to convert a freshly deployed Ubuntu, Debian, or other Linux instance into a NixOS system. The script automates partitioning, Nix installation, and bootloader configuration, targeting specific hosting environments.
DevOps engineers, system administrators, and NixOS enthusiasts who deploy servers on cloud VPS providers and want to run NixOS where it is not natively supported. It is best used on newly provisioned systems due to its destructive nature.
Developers choose NixOS-Infect because it provides a simple, automated way to get NixOS running on major cloud platforms without manual installation steps. Its unique selling point is broad provider compatibility and integration with cloud-init for hands-off provisioning.
Overview
[GPLv3+] install nixos over the existing OS in a DigitalOcean droplet (and others with minor modifications)
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting a DigitalOcean droplet to NixOS via user-data
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