Diagnose and fix NixOS configurations and package resolution failures.
npx skills add https://github.com/jwiegley/claude-prompts --skill nixos
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: nixos Source: https://github.com/jwiegley/claude-prompts/tree/main/skills/nixos Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jwiegley/claude-prompts --skill nixos
This Skill helps resolve NixOS issues by organizing research steps, sequencing tasks, and coordinating builds to minimize downtime and conflicts.
Check for an existing /etc/nixos/.nixos-build; if not present, create it with: touch /etc/nixos/.nixos-build. If the file exists, wait up to ten minutes, checking every 10 seconds for removal, then proceed with the fix sequence.
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Resolving NixOS configuration errors involves diagnosing the root cause using research tools, then applying sequential fixes to your configuration files. This Skill uses structured research workflows and sequential thinking to break down complex issues into ordered steps, ensuring safe remediation across multi-user environments while respecting build coordination constraints.
Safe build coordination requires monitoring shared state to prevent conflicts. This Skill enforces coordination by checking for /etc/nixos/.nixos-build before starting builds, waiting up to ten minutes if the file exists, then creating it during your build and removing it after completion to signal other processes.
NixOS secret management requires careful handling to avoid exposing sensitive data. This Skill applies security constraints during diagnostics and fixes, including never decrypting SOPS secrets.yaml files, allowing safe troubleshooting of secret-dependent configurations without exposing credentials.
Yes. This Skill addresses build and switch workflow failures by using nix-pro and nixos MCP for research-driven remediation, applying sequential thinking to decompose failure diagnosis into ordered steps, then executing fixes while respecting cross-job safety constraints.
Sequential research organizes problem-solving into structured steps: gather reliable resources using web search, take notes, decompose the configuration task into ordered actions, then execute fixes methodically. This approach minimizes downtime and ensures nothing is missed when resolving multi-step NixOS problems.
JylhisCreate NixOS module definitions for services and system settings.
fullykubedAutomate NixOS system builds and fix errors until success.
scooter-lacroixSearch the web and generate cited AI-synthesized research via Perplexity AI.
sammykumarCoordinates Plan-Driven Development workflows across research, planning, and implementation phases with delegated subagents and standardized templates.
