How to Install Passky on NixOS Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Passky on NixOS Latest. Passky is a free and open-source password manager that is available at https://passky.org/.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

• NixOS Latest installed on your system.
• A working internet connection.

Step 1: Update your system

Before installing Passky, you need to update your system to the latest packages. Open up a terminal and run the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

This command will update your system and install any new packages that are available.

Step 2: Install Passky

Now it's time to install Passky. Open up a terminal and run the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.passky

This command will download and install Passky from the NixOS package repository.

Step 3: Configure Passky

Once Passky is installed, you need to configure it by creating a configuration file. Open up a terminal and create a new file with the following command:

touch ~/passky.conf

This will create an empty configuration file in your home directory.

Next, open the configuration file in a text editor and add the following lines:

[passky]
encryption = "aes"
password_length = 20

These settings will configure Passky to use AES encryption and generate passwords that are 20 characters long.

Step 4: Use Passky

Now you can start using Passky to manage your passwords. To add a new password, open up a terminal and run the following command:

passky add <name>

Replace <name> with the name of the password you want to add.

To view a password, run the following command:

passky view <name>

Again, replace <name> with the name of the password you want to view.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Passky on NixOS Latest and configure it to manage your passwords. Passky is a powerful password manager that can help you keep your online accounts secure.