| name | nixos-patterns |
| description | Reusable NixOS, Home Manager, and flake configuration patterns. Use when planner or implementer needs proven directory structures, module split patterns, host layouts, secrets organization, overlays, or template-style examples instead of abstract explanation. |
NixOS Patterns
Use this skill when the task is not "does this exist in nixpkgs?" but "what is a strong way to structure this configuration?"
Scope
- Flake repository layouts
- Multi-host configuration splits
- Desktop and server organization patterns
- Home Manager layout patterns
- Secrets placement patterns
- Overlay and package-extension patterns
Usage Rule
- Prefer this skill for template selection, directory structure advice, and example layouts.
- Prefer
nixos for conceptual explanation.
- Prefer
nixpkgs-inspector when existence or definition location must be verified.
File Tree
.
|-- SKILL.md
`-- templates/
|-- README.md
|-- nixos-classic-starter/
|-- nixos-flake-starter/
|-- luo216-nix-config/
|-- ryan4yin-nix-config/
|-- ryan4yin-nix-config-dma-shell/
|-- ryan4yin-nix-config-i3-kickstarter/
`-- ryan4yin-nix-config-migrate-idols-ai/
Templates
Use templates/ for concrete skeletons and real-world repository examples. Template entry paths are intentionally flat so users can jump straight to the selected starter or reference repo.
templates/README.md
Template storage conventions and current index.
