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@@ -1 +1,29 @@ Tools, scripts, and configurations for my machines. + +## Steps for a new Darwin machine + +Start by installing nix, using [nix-installer](https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-installer) from [DeterminateSystems](https://determinate.systems). + +```sh +curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf -L https://install.determinate.systems/nix | sh -s -- install +``` + +Next, we need to install [homebrew](https://brew.sh): +```sh +/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" +``` + +Finally, we need a [GitHub personal access token](https://github.com/settings/personal-access-tokens). Create one with an expiration time, and renew it when ever it's about to expire (we will get an email about this). The token needs to be stored in `~/.config/nix/nix.conf`: + +``` +access-tokens = github.com=**** +``` + +Now you can build the configuration (remember, the host name is in lower case) : +```sh +nix run nix-darwin -- switch --flake .#hostname +``` + +Finally, switch the default shell via `chsh`, and set it to `/run/current-system/sw/bin/fish`. + +Best to reboot to complete the installation. |