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NixOS is a Linux distribution built on top of the Nix package manager. Its declarative configuration allows reliable system upgrades via several official channels of stability and size.

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Where to install programs? NixOS configuration, home manager, nix shell in repositories? (lm.paradisus.day)
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My understanding is like this. For multi-user computers, you'd manage packages with home manager. If you're developing a project or need some kind of specific built tool or dependency, define in it in a flake.nix or shell.nix or build.nix in the project folder. And for single user computers, or maybe admin accounts install at NixOS configuration.

Whats the intent for each location? The current question Im asking myself is "why install home manager when Im on a single user instance and can just update configuration.nix?"

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