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️❄️ Determinate Nix Action
Determinate is the best way to use Nix on macOS, WSL, and Linux. It is an end-to-end toolchain for using Nix, from installation to collaboration to deployment.
Based on the Determinate Nix Installer and its corresponding Nix Installer Action, responsible for over tens of thousands of Nix installs daily.
🫶 Platform support
- ⚡ Accelerated KVM on open source projects and larger runners. See GitHub's announcement for more info.
- 🐧 Linux, x86_64, aarch64, and i686
- 🍏 macOS, x86_64 and aarch64
- 🪟 WSL2, x86_64 and aarch64
- 🐋 Containers, ARC, and Act
- 🐙 GitHub Enterprise Server
- 💁 GitHub Hosted, self-hosted, and long running Actions Runners
️🔧 Usage
on:
pull_request:
push:
branches: [main]
jobs:
lints:
name: Build
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
permissions:
id-token: "write"
contents: "read"
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@<!-- checkout_action_tag -->
- uses: DeterminateSystems/determinate-nix-action@main # or <!-- version --> to pin to a release
- run: nix build .
📌 Version Pinning: Lock It Down!
Why Pin Your Action?
Unlike DeterminateSystems/nix-installer-action, we fully support explicit version pinning for maximum consistency.
This action is automatically tagged for every Determinate Nix release, giving you complete control over your CI environment:
📍 Pinning to DeterminateSystems/determinate-nix-action@<!-- version --> guarantees:
- Same
nix-installer-actionrevision every time - Consistent Determinate Nix installation
- Reproducible CI workflows, even years later
✨ Using @main instead? You'll:
- Always get the latest Determinate Nix release
- Occasionally participate in phased rollouts (helping us test new releases!)
Important
Set up Dependabot to stay current with Determinate Nix releases without sacrificing stability.
🤖 Automate Updates with Dependabot
Keep your GitHub actions fresh without manual work! Create .github/dependabot.yml with:
version: 2
updates:
- package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
directory: "/"
schedule:
interval: "weekly"
️⚙️ Configuration
🛟 Need Help? We're Here For You!
We're committed to making your experience with Determinate Nix as smooth as possible. If you encounter any issues or have questions, here's how to reach us:
- 🐛 Found a bug? Open an issue on GitHub
- 💬 Want to chat? Join our Discord community for quick help and discussions
- 📧 Need direct support? Email us at
support@determinate.systems
🤝 Looking for enterprise support? We offer dedicated support contracts and shared Slack channels for organizations requiring priority assistance. Contact us to learn more.