NixOS/nix
Snapshot of NixOS/nix: 17.4k★, C++, Developer Tools. Nix, the purely functional package manager
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How active is development on NixOS/nix?
The most recent commit recorded on NixOS/nix was 3 days ago, based on the GitHub push timestamp. The repository has 2.0k forks — one of the better signals of community interest.
How many stars does NixOS/nix have?
NixOS/nix has 17.4k GitHub stars — refresh the page for the live number, or check github.com/NixOS/nix. TopGit mirrors GitHub's count but does not claim minute-by-minute accuracy.
What language is NixOS/nix written in?
NixOS/nix is written primarily in C++. GitHub's language field is based on the largest share of bytes in the default branch.
What license does NixOS/nix use?
NixOS/nix is released under the LGPL-2.1 license. Always verify the LICENSE file directly on GitHub for the authoritative terms — license strings can be edited out of sync with a project's actual stance.
What topics is NixOS/nix associated with?
GitHub's repository topics for NixOS/nix: "c-plus-plus", "declarative-language", "functional-programming", "nix", "package-manager". TopGit's editorial category is Developer Tools.
Where can I see NixOS/nix in action?
The project maintains a homepage at https://nixos.org/. The README tab on this page also usually contains screenshots and a quickstart.
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