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The 'defaultEditor' option now sets both {env}`EDITOR` and {env}`VISUAL` environment variables. Previously, only {env}`EDITOR` was set. The {env}`VISUAL` variable is now also configured to point to the same editor, which is the expected behavior for modern terminal [1/2]
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December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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A new module is available: `programs.npm` It allows you manage your npm user configuration (`.npmrc`) and install a specific version of the package.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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A new module is available: `programs.ty` It allows to manage the configuration and package of the Python language server `ty` by Astral.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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A new module is available: `programs.hyprlauncher` Hyprlauncher is a multipurpose and versatile launcher/picker for hyprland. It’s fast, simple, and provides various modules.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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A new module is available: `programs.screen` GNU Screen is a terminal multiplexer, a software application that can be used to multiplex several virtual consoles, allowing a user to access multiple separate login sessions inside a single terminal window, or detach and [1/2]
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December 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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A new module is available: `programs.calibre` Calibre is a powerful and easy to use e-book manager. Users say it’s outstanding and a must-have. It’ll allow you to do nearly everything and it takes things a step beyond normal e-book software. It’s also completely [1/2]
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December 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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BREAKING CHANGE: The `ludusavi` module has changed its default backup and restore path. The new module implements a mechanism to automatically migrate the backups to the new path, but if it doesn't work and you can't find your backups in `ludusavi`, they should be in [1/2]
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December 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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A new module is available: 'programs.infat'. Infat is a command line tool to set default openers for file formats and url schemes on macOS.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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A new module is available: 'programs.parallel'.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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The option 'gtk.theme' does not apply to GTK 4 automatically anymore for new installations (with `home.stateVersion` >= "26.05"). Using a custom theme is not officially supported by GTK 4, and implemented by home-manager using a workaround that may cause issues in some [1/2]
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November 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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A new module is available: 'programs.cargo'. cargo is the build system and package manager of Rust.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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A new option `programs.claude-code.skills` is now available. It allows you to extend claude-code's capabilities by defining agent skills.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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The nix-index module now adds a command-not-found handler to Nushell by default. This can be disabled: programs.nix-index.enableNushellIntegration = false;
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November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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A new option is availabe: `home-manager.minimal` By default, Home Manager imports all modules, which leads to increased evaluation time. Some users may wish to only import the modules they actually use. When the new option is enabled, Home Manager will only import the [1/2]
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November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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A new module is available: 'programs.bluetuith'. bluetuith is a TUI-based Bluetooth connection manager, which can interact with Bluetooth adapters and devices. It aims to be a replacement to most Bluetooth managers, like blueman.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Vicinae theme definitions have been updated to a new format. See https://docs.vicinae.com/theming/getting-started for the new structure.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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A new module is available: 'programs.retroarch'. RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players. Among other things, it enables you to run classic games on a wide range of computers and consoles through its slick graphical interface.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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A new program is available: 'programs.discord'. Discord is an instant messaging platform with an Electron-based client. The module provides: - Support for toggling Discord's update checks, as they prevent older versions of the app from launching. - Support for enabling [1/2]
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November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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A new module is available: `targets.genericLinux.gpu` This module provides integration of GPU drivers for non-NixOS systems. It is a simpler alternative to the existing `targets.genericLinux.nixGL` module. See the Home Manager user manual for more information.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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A new module is available: 'services.tomat'. tomat is a Pomodoro timer for status bars and the command line. It is easily configurable and support both desktop and sound notifications.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Ghostty: now enables the user systemd service by default. Running Ghostty via these systemd units is the recommended way to run Ghostty. The two most important benefits provided by Ghostty's systemd integrations are: instantaneous launching and centralized logging. See [1/2]
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November 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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A new module is available: 'programs.opkssh'. opkssh is a tool which enables ssh to be used with OpenID Connect allowing SSH access to be managed via identities instead of long-lived SSH keys. It does not replace SSH, but instead generates SSH public keys containing PK [1/2]
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November 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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A new program is available: 'programs.vicinae'. Vicinae is a modern application launcher daemon for Linux with support for extensions, custom themes, and layer shell integration. The module provides: - Systemd service integration with automatic start support - [1/2]
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November 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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A new module 'programs.mcp' is now available for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configurations. The 'programs.mcp.servers' option allows you to define MCP servers in a central location. These configurations can be automatically integrated into [1/3]
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November 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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services.local-ai: new module Added LocalAI, a free, Open Source OpenAI alternative.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM