NixOS: Console Commands

Enter config file from console:

• sudo nano /etc/nixos/configuration.nix

Hint: When you're done editing: Ctrl + X. Then Y to save. The ENTER to save to the existing file (don't change the file name).

Load config file:

• sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Load config file AND check for new updates:

• sudo nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade

To remove old builds:

1. sudo nix-collect-garbage -d

To remove old builds (if garbage collect doesn't remove them):

1. sudo nixos-rebuild boot

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