How to Install Kimai on NixOS Latest?

Kimai is a simple and easy-to-use time-tracking software that helps you track how much time you spend on different tasks. It is an open-source software that is available for free on the internet. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install Kimai on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, there are a few prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.

  1. You need to have NixOS Latest installed on your system.
  2. You should have administrative privileges on your system.
  3. You need to have a stable internet connection.

Installation

To install Kimai on NixOS Latest, you can follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Open the Terminal

The first step is to open the terminal on your NixOS system. You can do this by pressing "CTRL+ALT+T" or by searching for Terminal in your system's Applications.

Step 2: Update the System

Run the following command in the Terminal to update the system.

$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade

Step 3: Install Kimai

Run the below-mentioned command in the Terminal to install Kimai.

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixos.kimai

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To verify that Kimai has been installed successfully, run the following command.

$ kimai --version

This command will display the current version of Kimai that has been installed on your system.

Step 5: Start Kimai

Run the following command to start Kimai.

$ sudo systemctl start kimai

Step 6: Access Kimai

To access Kimai, open the web browser and enter the following URL.

http://localhost:8000/

This will redirect you to the login screen of Kimai. Enter the credentials and start using the software.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we discussed how to install Kimai on NixOS Latest. By following the above-mentioned steps, you can easily install Kimai on your system and start using it to track your time.