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NixOS Installation with disko (Automatic)

This guide describes the automated installation process using disko.

Prerequisites

  • NixOS installation media booted
  • Network and keyboard layout configured
  • Terminal access

Installation Steps

NEW_HOST=please-input-new-hostname
export NIX_CONFIG="experimental-features = flakes nix-command"
nix run 'nixpkgs#git' -- clone https://github.com/ncaq/dotfiles.git
cd dotfiles
sudo -E nix run '.#disko' -- --mode format,mount --flake ".#${NEW_HOST}"
sudo nixos-install --flake ".#${NEW_HOST}" --root /mnt

Please reboot after installation.

Notes

  • This method uses disko to automatically handle disk partitioning and formatting
  • The disk configuration is defined in the flake configuration
  • No manual partitioning is required