# Meta

**URL:** https://discourse.nixos.org/c/meta/53.md

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## [About the Meta category](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/about-the-meta-category/35962)

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**Author:** [@zimbatm](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/zimbatm)\
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To talk about organizational level things.

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## [My experience of contributing to Nixpkgs](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/my-experience-of-contributing-to-nixpkgs/78660)

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**Author:** [@some](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/some)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/my-experience-of-contributing-to-nixpkgs/78660 "2026-10-02T09:13:34Z")

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Nixpkgs is an interesting beast. It is massive and sprawling. The barrier to entry to contributing is quite low compared to many distros, just open a PR on GitHub. I drive multiple NixOS machines every day at work and ho…

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## [NixOS Foundation Financial Report 2025](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-financial-report-2025/79925)

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**Author:** [@Infinisil](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/Infinisil)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-financial-report-2025/79925 "2026-09-12T02:07:07Z")

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Following the previous financial report, here is the one for the past year. Comparisons to the previous year are included where it’s doable and makes sense. My sources are our internal accounting software and OpenCollect…

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## [2026-09-07 - Marketing Team Minutes](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/2026-09-07-marketing-team-minutes/79974)

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**Author:** [@djacu](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/djacu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/2026-09-07-marketing-team-minutes/79974 "2026-09-07T20:25:33Z")

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Marketing Team meeting 2026-09-07 Attendees @djacu @fricklerhandwerk @trespaul Brand Identity Rework Old We believe in open-source innovation and a community-driven ethos — values that have shaped our identity from the…

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## [NixOS Foundation: Draft proposal for grant program and purpose-bound funding](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-draft-proposal-for-grant-program-and-purpose-bound-funding/79732)

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**Author:** [@Infinisil](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/Infinisil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-draft-proposal-for-grant-program-and-purpose-bound-funding/79732 "2026-08-24T21:30:44Z")

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For a while now, we’ve been working on a proposal to introduce two new related parts to the funding model of the NixOS Foundation: Grant program: A way for contributors to propose ideas and get paid by the NixOS Founda…

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## [The SC's role in the disbandment of the Nixpkgs core team](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/the-scs-role-in-the-disbandment-of-the-nixpkgs-core-team/79433)

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**Author:** [@cafkafk](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/cafkafk)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/the-scs-role-in-the-disbandment-of-the-nixpkgs-core-team/79433 "2026-08-21T05:49:42Z")

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EDIT; Moderation transparency note by piegames: This was originally posted as a reply to The Nixpkgs core team has disbanded , I’ve split it out together with the relevant replies into this dedicated thread to not derail…

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## [Remove "Share on X" Social Integration](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/remove-share-on-x-social-integration/79664)

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**Author:** [@debtquity](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/debtquity)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/remove-share-on-x-social-integration/79664 "2026-08-20T07:46:37Z")

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Does it make sense to keep this social integration enabled on this discourse? Marketing team has switched to Mastodon (@nixos\_org@chaos.social) since 2022.

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## [Compliance with U.S. age verification laws](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/compliance-with-u-s-age-verification-laws/75791)

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**Author:** [@lisanna](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/lisanna)\
**Replies:** 145\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/compliance-with-u-s-age-verification-laws/75791 "2026-08-17T18:03:01Z")

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Discussion for recent laws requiring operating system vendors (including Linux distros) in states like California and Colorado to ask for the user’s age on account creation, and then provide an age range to any app that …

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## [Opt out of HuggingFace's "The Stack"](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/opt-out-of-huggingfaces-the-stack/79148)

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**Author:** [@nrabulinski](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/nrabulinski)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/opt-out-of-huggingfaces-the-stack/79148 "2026-08-16T00:05:30Z")

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HuggingFace has announced The Stack - an enormous dataset, composed almost entirely out of stolen data people have not consented to. For GitHub repositories which ended up in it, there’s a way of opting out (after it has…

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## [What to report in the "Steps to reproduce" section of github build failure issues](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/what-to-report-in-the-steps-to-reproduce-section-of-github-build-failure-issues/79011)

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**Author:** [@BlastboomStrice](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/BlastboomStrice)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/what-to-report-in-the-steps-to-reproduce-section-of-github-build-failure-issues/79011 "2026-07-21T15:12:14Z")

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Background Since I have hundrends of packages on my laptop and I run unstable, I tend to encounter various build failures. As a result, I create new issues on github about these failures to let the developers know. Issu…

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## [\[meta\] should nix-darwin be moved to nix-community org and onboard more maintainers?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/meta-should-nix-darwin-be-moved-to-nix-community-org-and-onboard-more-maintainers/78790)

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**Author:** [@StepBroBD](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/StepBroBD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/meta-should-nix-darwin-be-moved-to-nix-community-org-and-onboard-more-maintainers/78790 "2026-07-07T11:41:09Z")

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see

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## [Vulnix Security Team](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/vulnix-security-team/78608)

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**Author:** [@harryprayiv](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/harryprayiv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/vulnix-security-team/78608 "2026-06-27T15:52:44Z")

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As part of my install script, I run Vulnix. Inevitably, I have to whitelist a batch of derivations just to use my operating system. I will absolutely patch them for a mission-critical headless, minimal, low attack surf…

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## [New pendant merchandise - Gauging interest](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/new-pendant-merchandise-gauging-interest/66505)

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**Author:** [@djacu](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/djacu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/new-pendant-merchandise-gauging-interest/66505 "2026-06-03T21:11:10Z")

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@Aleksanaa and I have been working with vendors on Alibaba to source new merchandise. These are similar to the necklaces she mentioned in I ordered some customized NixOS logo necklaces, but there are a few differences. …

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## [How to get Member Role in Discourse?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/how-to-get-member-role-in-discourse/77448)

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**Author:** [@DerDennisOP](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/DerDennisOP)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/how-to-get-member-role-in-discourse/77448 "2026-05-10T22:46:40Z")

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I was wondering what the regulations are for the Member Role? I visited this site: And I think I would apply by those standards to the Member Role. Do I need to apply for it? My main Problem is that I can’t reply / …

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## [Can we have some kind of forum PSA channel?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/can-we-have-some-kind-of-forum-psa-channel/77302)

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**Author:** [@TLATER](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/TLATER)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/can-we-have-some-kind-of-forum-psa-channel/77302 "2026-05-07T03:02:51Z")

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From time to time things happen that affect many users. We’ll get a deluge of posts asking for help with such a thing, for example the current switch to the dbus broker implementation. Having explanations for what’s goi…

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## [Policy on vibe coded nix tools?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/policy-on-vibe-coded-nix-tools/76300)

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**Author:** [@ttamttam1](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/ttamttam1)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/policy-on-vibe-coded-nix-tools/76300 "2026-05-01T00:37:34Z")

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Somewhat related, but focused om nixpkgs: How should we handle software created with LLMs? - #50 by harryprayiv I don’t want to call anyone in particular out. But it has happened a few times now where someone announces …

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## [Color of the meta discourse category](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/color-of-the-meta-discourse-category/76948)

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**Author:** [@figsoda](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/figsoda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/color-of-the-meta-discourse-category/76948 "2026-04-19T15:55:48Z")

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The shade of gray representing the meta category blends into the background in dark mode. Perhaps it can be changed to black, or a different shade of gray?

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## [PRs for faster kernel updates?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/prs-for-faster-kernel-updates/76937)

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**Author:** [@eiis1000](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/eiis1000)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/prs-for-faster-kernel-updates/76937 "2026-04-15T16:02:36Z")

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Recently I’ve been needing the latest rc kernel quite often, but for the past couple months (since I started checking) it has seemed that the kernels-org file on master is regularly over a week out of date (which leaves …

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## [NixOS Foundation Financial Report 2024](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-financial-report-2024/76178)

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**Author:** [@Infinisil](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/Infinisil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-financial-report-2024/76178 "2026-03-19T07:12:20Z")

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While I wasn’t part of the NixOS Foundation board in 2024, I’ve been working hard to catch up with financial tasks. Beside doing recurring accounting maintenance, monthly VAT reports and yearly tax submissions, I’ve now …

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## [2026-03-09 - Marketing Team Minutes](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/2026-03-09-marketing-team-minutes/76144)

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**Author:** [@djacu](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/djacu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/2026-03-09-marketing-team-minutes/76144 "2026-03-12T16:13:55Z")

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Marketing Team meeting 2026-03-09 Attendance Sync @djacu @sigmanificient Async @avocadoom Previous Tasks planet nix went great :tada: @djacu update @avocadoom’s role to Web Lead in README and website. @djacu …

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## [Can’t post in Announcements](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/can-t-post-in-announcements/76020)

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**Author:** [@Zellrus](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/Zellrus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/can-t-post-in-announcements/76020 "2026-03-10T08:52:27Z")

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For some reason, my account is not allowed to comment or create new topics in the Announcements category. The New Topic button is greyed out, and it says: “You are not allowed to create topics in this category”.

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## [NixOS Foundation Update August 2025 - February 2026](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-update-august-2025-february-2026/75856)

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**Author:** [@Infinisil](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/Infinisil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-update-august-2025-february-2026/75856 "2026-03-03T21:32:36Z")

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Here’s another update with the most significant updates after the previous one. I wish I could make these more regularly, but alas time is limited! @ra33it0 with the hardware team established a partnership with NovaCus…

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## [Delete my account](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/delete-my-account/74589)

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**Author:** [@anon77591810](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/anon77591810)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/delete-my-account/74589 "2026-03-03T09:46:19Z")

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Hello, I’m no longer using my NixOS Discourse account and would like it to be anonymized or deleted. I prefer not to keep inactive accounts for security reasons. Thanks in advance.

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## [Anduril's threat is existential](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/andurils-threat-is-existential/70811)

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**Author:** [@kiara](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/kiara)\
**Replies:** 142\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/andurils-threat-is-existential/70811 "2026-01-21T20:16:21Z")

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Anduril was the focal point of last year’s letter against MIC sponsorship, and has come up in controversy since. While individual community members have laid out their individual objections against Anduril and the MIC th…

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## [Subcategory for Nix User Groups](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/subcategory-for-nix-user-groups/74329)

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**Author:** [@graham33](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/graham33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/subcategory-for-nix-user-groups/74329 "2026-01-19T19:54:58Z")

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Hi there, Would it be possible to create a subcategory of the Events category for user groups? The use-case is that I run the London Nix user group, and people expressed a desire to have a dedicated place for a thread p…

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## [New Announcement Subcategories: Tool Annoucements, Writeup](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/new-announcement-subcategories-tool-annoucements-writeup/67471)

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**Author:** [@jeff-hykin](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/jeff-hykin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/new-announcement-subcategories-tool-annoucements-writeup/67471 "2026-01-14T19:06:11Z")

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Could we get a “New Tool”, “Tool Update”, “Personal Writeup” and “Official Writeup” subcategories for annoucments? Edit: removed “official writeup” since it could be considered an extra burden on maintainers. Examples: …

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## [2026-01-12 - Marketing Team Minutes](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/2026-01-12-marketing-team-minutes/74223)

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**Author:** [@djacu](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/djacu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/2026-01-12-marketing-team-minutes/74223 "2026-01-12T18:59:44Z")

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Marketing Team meeting 2026-01-12 Attendance Sync @djacu @avocadoom @ra33it0 flyfloh Async Previous Tasks @avocadoom I will work on the decision makers page @avocadoom I will climb into the display font rabbit ho…

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## [What are your thoughs on using AI to react to issues](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/what-are-your-thoughs-on-using-ai-to-react-to-issues/73952)

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**Author:** [@lucasew](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/lucasew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/what-are-your-thoughs-on-using-ai-to-react-to-issues/73952 "2026-01-04T01:27:28Z")

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I was thinking about this now and has satisfactory results in my own projects. Basically there is a bot in Matrix which lets you know when a package you maintain has a build failure. Sometimes the situation is simple bu…

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## [How to contribute to nixOS?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/how-to-contribute-to-nixos/32990)

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**Author:** [@Atix](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/Atix)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/how-to-contribute-to-nixos/32990 "2025-12-18T15:53:37Z")

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hello , I am Argon and i found nixOS really great and i wanna contribute can i do that? please let me know

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## [Nix Project / Community Health?](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nix-project-community-health/72594)

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**Author:** [@mutech](https://discourse.nixos.org/u/mutech)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nix-project-community-health/72594 "2025-12-15T20:49:31Z")

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I’m a Nixos user and as such pretty happy. I just recently got aware of all the drama that has been going on and that deeply disturbs me. As an outsider, I cannot easily judge who is right or wrong, but that’s how thing…

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