NixOS-WSL
Modules for running NixOS on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
What is NixOS-WSL?
NixOS-WSL is a project that provides modules and tools to run NixOS as a distribution within the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It allows Windows users to install and use NixOS directly on WSL, enabling access to NixOS's declarative system configuration and package management without leaving Windows.
Windows developers and system administrators who want to use NixOS's reproducible and declarative environment on Windows via WSL, particularly those familiar with Nix or seeking advanced Linux tooling.
It offers a streamlined way to run NixOS on WSL with easy installation, leveraging NixOS's strengths in configuration management while integrating smoothly with Windows, avoiding the need for complex setups like virtual machines.
Overview
NixOS on WSL [maintainer=@nzbr]
Use Cases
Best For
- Running NixOS declarative configurations on Windows
- Setting up reproducible development environments in WSL
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