How to Install NeonLink on NixOS Latest

NeonLink is a software tool that enables you to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on a Linux host system. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install NeonLink on NixOS Latest:

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your NixOS system:

  • Git
  • Docker

You can install these tools using the following commands:

$ sudo nix-env -i git
$ sudo nix-env -i docker

Installation Steps

  1. Clone the neonlink repository from GitHub:
$ git clone https://github.com/AlexSciFier/neonlink.git
  1. Change to the neonlink directory:
$ cd neonlink
  1. Run the NeonLink Docker container:
$ sudo docker-compose up -d

This command will download the NeonLink Docker image and start the NeonLink container in daemon mode.

  1. Check that the NeonLink container is running:
$ sudo docker ps

You should see the NeonLink container listed in the output.

  1. Create a NeonLink virtual machine:
$ neonlink create myvm

This command will create a new virtual machine named "myvm."

  1. Start the NeonLink virtual machine:
$ neonlink start myvm

This command will start the "myvm" virtual machine.

  1. Access the NeonLink virtual machine:
$ neonlink shell myvm

This command will give you a shell prompt inside the "myvm" virtual machine.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed NeonLink on NixOS Latest, created a virtual machine, started it, and accessed it using a shell prompt. You can now use NeonLink to manage your virtual machines on your NixOS system. Enjoy!