NixOS-based distributions
From NixOS Wiki
Linux distributions and their relation to NixOS
This table lists a non-exhaustive selection of Linux distributions based on NixOS, forked from NixOS, or derived from Nix or NixOS in any other way. Github repositories are linked for distributions that do not have homepages elsewhere.
| Distribution | Relation to NixOS | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena OS | Based on | Pre-release | For pentesting. Currently available under both Arch and Nix/NixOS |
| Guix System | Forked | Released | NixOS but Guile Scheme instead of Nix and GNU underpinnings. Forked via "Developer & code sharing, project merging". |
| Liminix | Based on | Work in progress (WIP) | Nix-based OpenWRT-style embedded Linux system for configuring consumer wifi routers. |
| NixBSD | Forked | Released | Unofficial NixOS fork with a FreeBSD kernel. |
| NixNG | Based on | Work in progress (WIP) | Lightweight NixOS for containers with multiple non-systemd init systems and a "minimal by default" package set.
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| RedNixOS | Based on | Alpha | For cybersecurity enthusiasts. |
| SnowflakeOS | Based on | Alpha | For beginners. Not yet ready for daily use. |
| Spectrum | Includes nixpkgs |
Work in progress (WIP) |