Installing MODX on nixOS

MODX is a free, open-source content management system and web application framework that is used to create websites and applications. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install MODX on nixOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

  • A server or virtual machine running nixOS.
  • Basic knowledge of the command line interface.

Installation

We will install MODX using the nix package manager. You can use either command-line or nix-shell.

Using Command Line

  1. First, update your system's package list using the following command:
sudo nix-channel --update
  1. Now, install the MODX package using the following command:
sudo nix-env -i modx
  1. Wait for the installation to complete.

Using nix-shell

  1. Create a new file called default.nix in your home directory and copy the following code into it:
{ pkgs ? import <nixpkgs> {} }:

with pkgs;

mkShell {
  buildInputs = [ modx ];
}

  1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the default.nix file.

  2. Run the following command to start the nix-shell:

nix-shell
  1. Wait for the environment to initialize.

Configuration

After installing MODX, you need to configure it to make it work.

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/modx/.

  2. Follow the instructions on your screen and enter the required details.

  3. Once you complete the installation, you will be redirected to the MODX dashboard.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed MODX on nixOS. Now you can start building your website or application using MODX.