My Nix flake Configuration

Personal system configuration using Nix flakes for macOS (Darwin) with home-manager integration.

Features

• Cross-platform support: Darwin (macOS) with potential for NixOS
• Declarative system management: System preferences, packages, and dotfiles
• Homebrew integration: Seamless management of macOS-specific applications
• Home-manager: User environment and dotfile management
• Modern development setup: Neovim with LazyVim, Zsh with Starship prompt

Quick Start

1. Install Nix with flakes enabled:

   curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf -L https://install.determinate.systems/nix | sh -s -- install

2. Clone this repository:

   git clone <your-repo-url> ~/.config/nix-config
   cd ~/.config/nix-config

3. Build and apply the configuration:

   nix build .#darwinConfigurations.big-boi.system
   ./result/sw/bin/darwin-rebuild switch --flake .

Configuration Overview

• System: macOS preferences, dock, finder, and keyboard settings
• Packages: Development tools, terminal utilities, and applications
• Shell: Zsh with Oh My Zsh, Starship prompt, and useful aliases
• Editor: Neovim with LazyVim and Gruvbox theme
• Terminal: Alacritty with Gruvbox colors and Hack Nerd Font

Customization

To adapt this configuration for your own use:

1. Update the system definition in flake.nix
2. Modify user-specific settings in hosts/big-boi/home-manager/jake/
3. Adjust package selections in hosts/big-boi/packages.nix
4. Customize homebrew apps in hosts/big-boi/homebrew/

Structure

├── flake.nix              # Main flake configuration
├── hosts/
│   ├── big-boi/           # Primary system configuration
│   └── template/          # Template for new systems
└── flake.lock             # Pinned dependencies

Updates

Update all inputs and rebuild:

nix flake update
darwin-rebuild switch --flake .