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+ +# EmergentMind's Nix-Config Starter + +STILL TESTING - if this line is still here this repo is still WIP for use even as a starter + +## Table of Contents + +- [Secrets Management](#secrets-management) +- [Support](#support) +- [Guidance and Resources](#guidance-and-resources) +- [Acknowledgements](#acknowledgements) + +--- + +Watch NixOS related videos on my [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Emergent_Mind). + +## Secrets Management + +Secrets for this config are stored in a private repository called `nix-secrets` that is pulled in as a flake input and managed using the sops-nix tool. + +For details on how this is accomplished, how to approach different scenarios, and troubleshooting for some common hurdles, please see my article and accompanying YouTube video [NixOS Secrets Management](https://unmovedcentre.com/posts/secrets-management/) available on my website. There is also a [nix-secrets-reference](https://github.com/EmergentMind/nix-secrets-reference) repository that can be used in conjunction with the article. + +## Support + +Sincere thanks to all of my generous supporters! + +If you find what I do helpful, please consider supporting my work using one of the links under "Sponsor this project" on the right-hand column of this page. + +I intentionally keep all of my content ad-free but some platforms, such as YouTube, put ads on my videos outside of my control. + +## Guidance and Resources + +- [NixOS.org Manuals](https://nixos.org/learn/) +- [Official Nix Documentation](https://nix.dev) + - [Best practices](https://nix.dev/guides/best-practices) +- [Noogle](https://noogle.dev/) - Nix API reference documentation. +- [Official NixOS Wiki](https://wiki.nixos.org/) +- [NixOS Package Search](https://search.nixos.org/packages) +- [NixOS Options Search](https://search.nixos.org/options?) +- [Home Manager Option Search](https://home-manager-options.extranix.com/) +- [NixOS & Flakes Book](https://nixos-and-flakes.thiscute.world/) - an excellent introductory book by Ryan Yin + +## Acknowledgements + +Those who have heavily influenced this strange journey into the unknown. + +- [FidgetingBits](https://github.com/fidgetingbits) - You told me there was a strange door that could be opened. I'm truly grateful. +- [Mic92](https://github.com/Mic92) and [Lassulus](https://github.com/Lassulus) - My nix-config leverages many of the fantastic tools that these two people maintain, such as sops-nix, disko, and nixos-anywhere. +- [Misterio77](https://github.com/Misterio77) - Structure and reference. +- [Ryan Yin](https://github.com/ryan4yin/nix-config) - A treasure trove of useful documentation and ideas. +- [VimJoyer](https://github.com/vimjoyer) - Excellent videos on the high-level concepts required to navigate NixOS. + +--- + +[Return to top](#emergentminds-nix-config-starter)