How to Install Sourcehut on NixOS latest version

Sourcehut is a collection of software tools to help you build and maintain software projects on the web. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Sourcehut on the latest version of NixOS.

Prerequisites

To install Sourcehut successfully, you need to have root or sudo privileges on your NixOS machine.

Step 1: Install Git and Nix Package Manager

The first step is to make sure that you have Git and Nix Package Manager installed on your machine.

You can install Git and Nix Package Manager by running the following command in the terminal:

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

Step 2: Install Sourcehut

To install Sourcehut, you can use the Nix Package Manager. Run the following command in the terminal:

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixos.sourcehut

Step 3: Verify Installation

After installing Sourcehut, you need to verify that it is working as expected. Run the following command in the terminal:

$ sr.ht --version

This command should display the version of Sourcehut installed on your machine.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sourcehut on the latest version of NixOS. You can now use Sourcehut to build and maintain your software projects on the web.