Rewrite README based on actual .nix configuration #8

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README was outdated and contained assumptions not reflected in the codebase. Analyzed all .nix files to document actual implementation.

Key Changes

Flake Inputs

Added zen-browser and opencode inputs

Package Management

Removed entire nix profile installation section (obsolete - all packages are system-wide via environment.systemPackages)
Added package categories table mapping modules to packages
Simplified workflow: edit module → rebuild

Boot & Security

Updated bootloader: Limine with Secure Boot (was systemd-boot)
Added Secure Boot setup instructions
Documented hibernation with encrypted swap

Desktop Environment

Added Noctalia shell (was missing)
Clarified Ly is TUI display manager
Listed editors: Zed, Claude Code, OpenCode

Services

Added: earlyoom, plocate, fwupd, scx_lavd scheduler
Detailed ZRAM configuration (zstd, 100% memory)
Specified Navidrome port (4533)

Hardware & System

Gaming: Added Faugus Launcher, kernel tweaks (inotify, swap)
GPU: Documented ppfeaturemask, RADV driver details
Development: Added direnv, complete CLI tools list
Audio: Full Bluetooth codec list (LDAC, AAC, aptX)
Office: OnlyOffice (was incorrectly listed as LibreOffice)

Configuration Details

Added system details section: user, hostname, timezone, keyboard layout
Documented secondary storage mounts (3 SSDs)
Listed Fish shell aliases
Added binary cache details

All package references verified against actual module files.

Original prompt

update the README as its no longer up to date. rewrite it entirely if necessary, dont assume things from markdown docs, look and analyze the actual .nix files to write the readme

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README was outdated and contained assumptions not reflected in the codebase. Analyzed all `.nix` files to document actual implementation. ## Key Changes **Flake Inputs** - Added `zen-browser` and `opencode` inputs **Package Management** - Removed entire `nix profile` installation section (obsolete - all packages are system-wide via `environment.systemPackages`) - Added package categories table mapping modules to packages - Simplified workflow: edit module → rebuild **Boot & Security** - Updated bootloader: Limine with Secure Boot (was systemd-boot) - Added Secure Boot setup instructions - Documented hibernation with encrypted swap **Desktop Environment** - Added Noctalia shell (was missing) - Clarified Ly is TUI display manager - Listed editors: Zed, Claude Code, OpenCode **Services** - Added: earlyoom, plocate, fwupd, scx_lavd scheduler - Detailed ZRAM configuration (zstd, 100% memory) - Specified Navidrome port (4533) **Hardware & System** - Gaming: Added Faugus Launcher, kernel tweaks (inotify, swap) - GPU: Documented ppfeaturemask, RADV driver details - Development: Added direnv, complete CLI tools list - Audio: Full Bluetooth codec list (LDAC, AAC, aptX) - Office: OnlyOffice (was incorrectly listed as LibreOffice) **Configuration Details** - Added system details section: user, hostname, timezone, keyboard layout - Documented secondary storage mounts (3 SSDs) - Listed Fish shell aliases - Added binary cache details All package references verified against actual module files.   <details> <summary>Original prompt</summary> > update the README as its no longer up to date. rewrite it entirely if necessary, dont assume things from markdown docs, look and analyze the actual .nix files to write the readme </details>  --- 💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more [Copilot coding agent tips](https://gh.io/copilot-coding-agent-tips) in the docs.

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ragusa-it (Migrated from github.com) reviewed 2026-02-04 06:58:17 +00:00

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Pull request overview

This pull request is a comprehensive rewrite of the README to accurately reflect the actual NixOS configuration implementation. The PR author analyzed all .nix files to document the real setup rather than making assumptions.

Changes:

Expanded and corrected system documentation across all major areas (boot, desktop, gaming, development, services)
Reorganized package management section to reflect system-wide installation approach
Added detailed configuration specifics including flake inputs, binary caches, and system settings

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## Pull request overview This pull request is a comprehensive rewrite of the README to accurately reflect the actual NixOS configuration implementation. The PR author analyzed all .nix files to document the real setup rather than making assumptions. **Changes:** - Expanded and corrected system documentation across all major areas (boot, desktop, gaming, development, services) - Reorganized package management section to reflect system-wide installation approach - Added detailed configuration specifics including flake inputs, binary caches, and system settings --- 💡 <a href="/ragusa-it/nixos/new/main/.github/instructions?filename=*.instructions.md" class="Link--inTextBlock" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add Copilot custom instructions</a> for smarter, more guided reviews. <a href="https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/customizing-copilot/adding-repository-custom-instructions-for-github-copilot" class="Link--inTextBlock" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn how to get started</a>.

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copilot-pull-request-reviewer[bot] (Migrated from github.com) commented

2026-02-04 07:09:32 +00:00

The Package Management section states that the configuration has removed the entire nix profile installation approach and that "All packages in this configuration are installed as system packages." However, the shell.nix file (lines 84-85) still contains aliases for nix profile management: "update-apps" and "list-apps". This creates a discrepancy between the README's claim that profile management is obsolete/removed and the presence of these profile-related aliases in the codebase. Consider either removing these aliases from shell.nix to match the README's narrative, or updating the README to acknowledge that while the recommended approach is system packages, nix profile management remains available as an option for users who prefer it.

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Reference: ragusa-it/nixos#8