Is Omarchy-nix still being maintained?

No, the author states they are not actively working on it and have switched to Arch Omarchy, so it may not receive updates or support for future NixOS versions.

How do I change the theme in Omarchy-nix?

Set the 'theme' option in your configuration to a predefined name like 'tokyo-night' or use 'generated_dark'/'generated_light' with a wallpaper_path in theme_overrides for auto-generated color schemes.

Can I use Omarchy-nix without Hyprland or for server setups?

No, it's specifically tailored for the Hyprland desktop environment and web development workflows, so it's not designed for server use or other window managers.

Omarchy-nix vs original Omarchy: which is better for NixOS?

Omarchy-nix is better if you're committed to NixOS and want a quick Hyprland start, but the original Omarchy offers more features and active development if you use Arch Linux.

How to add custom packages or configurations to Omarchy-nix?

Extend it via home-manager integrations or modify the provided NixOS modules, as it's designed as a launchpad for personalization rather than a fixed setup.

Does Omarchy-nix work with older NixOS versions?

It's configured for nixpkgs 25.05, so compatibility with older versions isn't guaranteed, and lack of updates might cause issues with new releases.

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An opinionated NixOS flake for quickly setting up a Hyprland desktop environment inspired by DHH's Omarchy.

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What is omarchy-nix?

Omarchy-nix is an opinionated NixOS configuration flake that helps users quickly set up a Hyprland-based desktop environment for modern web development. It reimplements the ideas from DHH's Omarchy project—an Arch Linux setup—within the NixOS ecosystem, providing a launchpad for building personalized, reproducible system configurations.

Target Audience

NixOS users, particularly developers interested in a streamlined Hyprland desktop setup with minimal initial configuration effort.

Value Proposition

It offers a pre-configured, opinionated starting point that reduces the complexity of setting up Hyprland and related tooling on NixOS, while remaining customizable and aligned with Nix's declarative philosophy.

Overview

An opinionated NixOS config based on DHH's Omarchy

Use Cases

Best For

Quickly bootstrapping a Hyprland desktop on NixOS
Web developers seeking a pre-configured NixOS environment
Users wanting theme customization with wallpaper-based color generation
Those transitioning from Arch-based Omarchy to NixOS
Learning NixOS configuration through a practical, opinionated example

Not Ideal For

Users expecting a drop-in replacement for DHH's Omarchy with all its funded features and active development
Developers not already using or willing to learn NixOS and its flake system
Teams requiring a production-ready, long-term supported desktop configuration with regular updates
Projects needing extensive customization beyond Hyprland and web development tooling

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hyprland Preconfiguration

Includes a ready-to-use setup for the Hyprland Wayland compositor, significantly reducing manual configuration time for NixOS users.

Advanced Theme System

Offers multiple predefined color schemes (e.g., Tokyo Night, Catppuccin) and supports generating themes from wallpaper images, enabling deep visual customization.

Home Manager Integration

Seamlessly integrates with home-manager for declarative user-level package and dotfile management, enhancing reproducibility.

Declarative Launchpad

Serves as an opinionated starting point that embraces NixOS's reproducible nature, making it easy to fork and adapt to personal needs.

Cons

Inactive Development

The author has moved to using Arch Omarchy and is not actively working on this repo, which means limited support, bug fixes, or updates.

Limited Feature Parity

Explicitly not aiming for full compatibility with the original Omarchy project, missing out on its rapidly developed features and tooling.

NixOS Learning Curve

Requires familiarity with NixOS flakes and configuration modules, adding complexity for users new to the ecosystem despite the quick start intent.

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