A Nix flake providing bleeding-edge and unreleased packages plus experimental modules for NixOS users.
Chaotic's Nyx was a Nix flake that provided access to bleeding-edge and unreleased software packages for NixOS, such as development versions of Mesa, Linux kernels, Firefox, Sway, and Gamescope. It aimed to serve users who needed the latest experimental features and modules not yet available in stable NixOS channels. The project also included experimental system modules like HDR support and DuckDNS integration.
NixOS enthusiasts, developers, and advanced users who require the latest unreleased software versions and are comfortable with potential instability from bleeding-edge packages.
Developers chose Nyx for its curated collection of highly experimental packages and modules, maintained by the reputable Chaotic Linux User Group, which allowed early access to cutting-edge features unavailable elsewhere in the Nix ecosystem.
Nix flake for "too much bleeding-edge" and unreleased packages (e.g., mesa_git, linux_cachyos, firefox_nightly, sway_git, gamescope_git). And experimental modules (e.g., HDR, duckdns).
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Offers unreleased and development versions like mesa_git and firefox_nightly, enabling early adoption of cutting-edge features not available in stable NixOS channels.
Maintained by the Chaotic Linux User Group, known for Chaotic-AUR, with contributions from 50+ community members, ensuring diverse and updated packages.
Provides organized online lists of all options and packages, making it easy to browse and select experimental software without digging through code.
The project was officially killed on 2025-12-08, meaning no future updates, security patches, or community support, rendering it obsolete for current use.
Packages are explicitly experimental and unreleased, such as linux_cachyos and sway_git, leading to frequent bugs and system breakages unsuitable for reliable workflows.
Relies on external lists and community channels like Telegram for setup, with minimal in-repository tutorials, complicating initial configuration for new users.