nixpkgs-wayland
Automated, pre-built packages for Wayland (sway/wlroots) tools on NixOS, often containing unreleased versions.
What is nixpkgs-wayland?
nixpkgs-wayland is a Nix overlay that provides automated, pre-built packages for Wayland compositors and tools, primarily for NixOS. It solves the problem of accessing the latest, often pre-release, versions of Wayland software like sway and wlroots utilities without manual compilation. The project maintains a binary cache and continuously updates packages from upstream source control.
NixOS users and developers who want the latest Wayland desktop tools, particularly those using sway or other wlroots-based compositors and seeking pre-release software.
Developers choose nixpkgs-wayland for immediate access to cutting-edge Wayland packages with automated updates and pre-built binaries, reducing manual effort and ensuring compatibility within the Nix ecosystem.
Overview
Automated, pre-built packages for Wayland (sway/wlroots) tools for NixOS. [maintainers=@colemickens, @Artturin]
Use Cases
Best For
- NixOS users wanting the latest sway and wlroots tools
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