Determinate Systems
@determinate.systems
Bringing Nix ❄️ to the enterprise to empower fearless software delivery 💪 https://determinate.systems
Determinate Nix 3.12.0 is now out and it includes a lovely new utility called `nix nario` that substantially improves the experience of moving #Nix closures between systems. If you're using Nix in your deployment pipelines, you won't want to miss it.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Determinate Nix 3.12.0 is now out and it includes a lovely new utility called `nix nario` that substantially improves the experience of moving #Nix closures between systems. If you're using Nix in your deployment pipelines, you won't want to miss it.
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Calling all #Nix users in Portland, Oregon! Did you know, DetSys has deep roots in the Rose City 🌹? It's time that PDX has its own #NixOS meetup! Join us on Wednesday, Nov 5th for some casual conversation and drinks paid for by Determinate Systems. More info and RSVP here: luma.com/y26rc4mb
Portland Nix Happy Hour with Determinate Systems · Luma
Did you know, Determinate Systems has deep connections to Portland, Oregon? Join Jeff and Tristan from DetSys for drinks and casual conversation about all…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Calling all #Nix users in Portland, Oregon! Did you know, DetSys has deep roots in the Rose City 🌹? It's time that PDX has its own #NixOS meetup! Join us on Wednesday, Nov 5th for some casual conversation and drinks paid for by Determinate Systems. More info and RSVP here: luma.com/y26rc4mb
NYC, did you hear? We are hosting a #Nix happy hour this week, on Thursday the 23rd, and we want you there! More details and RSVP here: luma.com/a6tle8m4. Space is limited, grab your spot now.
NYC Nix Happy Hour with Determinate Systems · Luma
Determinate Systems is coming to NYC and we want to buy drinks for our fellow Nix enthusiasts! Join us for some casual drinks and conversation about all…
luma.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
NYC, did you hear? We are hosting a #Nix happy hour this week, on Thursday the 23rd, and we want you there! More details and RSVP here: luma.com/a6tle8m4. Space is limited, grab your spot now.
New York City, we are coming your way and would love to hang out! Join us for a happy hour on Thursday, Oct 23rd in Lower Manhattan. We'll provide the drinks, all you have to do is bring your #Nix/#NixOS enthusiasm, questions, and stories. Space is limited so grab your spot now: luma.com/a6tle8m4
NYC Nix Happy Hour with Determinate Systems · Luma
Determinate Systems is coming to NYC and we want to buy drinks for our fellow Nix enthusiasts! Join us for some casual drinks and conversation about all…
luma.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
New York City, we are coming your way and would love to hang out! Join us for a happy hour on Thursday, Oct 23rd in Lower Manhattan. We'll provide the drinks, all you have to do is bring your #Nix/#NixOS enthusiasm, questions, and stories. Space is limited so grab your spot now: luma.com/a6tle8m4
We've released Determinate Nix 3.11.3 with minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Are you running the latest version? Simply run `determinate-nixd version` to find out and `sudo determinate-nixd upgrade` if a new version is available.
More about Determinate Nix: determinate.systems/nix
More about Determinate Nix: determinate.systems/nix
Determinate Nix: business-class Nix for critical infrastructure
Secure, stable, trustworthy Nix. Performance that astounds, developer experience that delights.
determinate.systems
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We've released Determinate Nix 3.11.3 with minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Are you running the latest version? Simply run `determinate-nixd version` to find out and `sudo determinate-nixd upgrade` if a new version is available.
More about Determinate Nix: determinate.systems/nix
More about Determinate Nix: determinate.systems/nix
Intent to ship: Beginning November 10, 2025, Determinate Systems will no longer ship Determinate Nix Installer and Determinate Nix for macOS on Intel.
Details: github.com/DeterminateS...
Details: github.com/DeterminateS...
Intent to Ship: Dropping support for macOS Intel (x86_64-darwin) hosts · Issue #224 · DeterminateSystems/nix-src
Beginning November 10, 2025, Determinate Systems will no longer ship Determinate Nix Installer and Determinate Nix for macOS on Intel. This means that users of Determinate Nix Installer or Determin...
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October 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Intent to ship: Beginning November 10, 2025, Determinate Systems will no longer ship Determinate Nix Installer and Determinate Nix for macOS on Intel.
Details: github.com/DeterminateS...
Details: github.com/DeterminateS...
Determinate is Nix without the drama. Want to be the first to hear about the work we are doing to make Nix more simple, confident, and secure for teams? Sign-up for our once-a-month newsletter here, new issue coming soon! mailchi.mp/909681b61b0f...
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Determinate is Nix without the drama. Want to be the first to hear about the work we are doing to make Nix more simple, confident, and secure for teams? Sign-up for our once-a-month newsletter here, new issue coming soon! mailchi.mp/909681b61b0f...
Determinate is Nix without the nonsense, and our Discord server is more than 1,000 members strong, focused on how to make Nix more simple, confident, and secure for teams at work. Join us here: determinate.systems/discord
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October 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Determinate is Nix without the nonsense, and our Discord server is more than 1,000 members strong, focused on how to make Nix more simple, confident, and secure for teams at work. Join us here: determinate.systems/discord
Hey Austin, TX! We'd love the chance to meet you and hang out together at our Nix happy hour.
🗓️ Wednesday Sept 24th, 2025
⌚️ 5:30pm local time
ℹ️ Details and RSVP: luma.com/ty2vgvxw
Come say hi 👋, meet other Nix enthusiasts ❄️, have a drink on us 🍻. #Nix #NixOS #Austin #AustinTech
🗓️ Wednesday Sept 24th, 2025
⌚️ 5:30pm local time
ℹ️ Details and RSVP: luma.com/ty2vgvxw
Come say hi 👋, meet other Nix enthusiasts ❄️, have a drink on us 🍻. #Nix #NixOS #Austin #AustinTech
Austin Nix Happy Hour with Determinate Systems · Luma
Determinate Systems is coming to Austin and we want to buy drinks for our fellow Nix enthusiasts! Join us for some casual drinks and conversation about all…
luma.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hey Austin, TX! We'd love the chance to meet you and hang out together at our Nix happy hour.
🗓️ Wednesday Sept 24th, 2025
⌚️ 5:30pm local time
ℹ️ Details and RSVP: luma.com/ty2vgvxw
Come say hi 👋, meet other Nix enthusiasts ❄️, have a drink on us 🍻. #Nix #NixOS #Austin #AustinTech
🗓️ Wednesday Sept 24th, 2025
⌚️ 5:30pm local time
ℹ️ Details and RSVP: luma.com/ty2vgvxw
Come say hi 👋, meet other Nix enthusiasts ❄️, have a drink on us 🍻. #Nix #NixOS #Austin #AustinTech
Determinate Nix has been quite the ride so far! In this new post, we recap recent additions like parallel eval, Linux builds on macOS, and lazy trees and tease upcoming features, like configurable flakes and flake schemas, that will open up bold horizons in Nix.
determinate.systems/blog/determi...
determinate.systems/blog/determi...
Determinate Nix: the recent past and the shining future
Taking a step back to survey the many recent changes in Determinate Nix and to look ahead to much more on the way.
determinate.systems
September 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Determinate Nix has been quite the ride so far! In this new post, we recap recent additions like parallel eval, Linux builds on macOS, and lazy trees and tease upcoming features, like configurable flakes and flake schemas, that will open up bold horizons in Nix.
determinate.systems/blog/determi...
determinate.systems/blog/determi...
Calling all #Nix users in Austin! 🎉 DetSys will be in town next week and we'd love to buy you a drink! So, we're hosting a happy hour on Wed Sept 24 at 5:30pm in the South Austin area. More details and RSVP here: luma.com/ty2vgvxw.
We look forward to meeting you! #NixOS #AustinTech
We look forward to meeting you! #NixOS #AustinTech
Austin Nix Happy Hour with Determinate Systems · Luma
Determinate Systems is coming to Austin and we want to buy drinks for our fellow Nix enthusiasts! Join us for some casual drinks and conversation about all…
luma.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Calling all #Nix users in Austin! 🎉 DetSys will be in town next week and we'd love to buy you a drink! So, we're hosting a happy hour on Wed Sept 24 at 5:30pm in the South Austin area. More details and RSVP here: luma.com/ty2vgvxw.
We look forward to meeting you! #NixOS #AustinTech
We look forward to meeting you! #NixOS #AustinTech
Did you hear? We’re building NatSecNix, a private community for professionals in the U.S. and allied nations using Nix in national security. Want to join? Drop an email to natsecnix at determinate dot systems with a quick note about your connection to NatSec and your use of Nix.
September 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Did you hear? We’re building NatSecNix, a private community for professionals in the U.S. and allied nations using Nix in national security. Want to join? Drop an email to natsecnix at determinate dot systems with a quick note about your connection to NatSec and your use of Nix.
⏰ Starting in less than an hour! Join us for a discussion on #Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter.
Learn how flakes impact reproducibility, collaboration, and real-world workflows in Nix and #NixOS. Don’t miss it, get the link to join here: luma.com/995nq98k
Learn how flakes impact reproducibility, collaboration, and real-world workflows in Nix and #NixOS. Don’t miss it, get the link to join here: luma.com/995nq98k
Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter · Zoom · Luma
Nix flakes are one of the most discussed and debated features in the Nix ecosystem. Some see them as essential for reproducibility and collaboration, while…
luma.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
⏰ Starting in less than an hour! Join us for a discussion on #Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter.
Learn how flakes impact reproducibility, collaboration, and real-world workflows in Nix and #NixOS. Don’t miss it, get the link to join here: luma.com/995nq98k
Learn how flakes impact reproducibility, collaboration, and real-world workflows in Nix and #NixOS. Don’t miss it, get the link to join here: luma.com/995nq98k
❄️ Flakes are one of the most debated parts of #Nix right now. Are they the future, or just extra complexity?
🗓️ Find out tomorrow in a free webinar with Luc Perkins. More info and registration here 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
🗓️ Find out tomorrow in a free webinar with Luc Perkins. More info and registration here 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter · Zoom · Luma
Nix flakes are one of the most discussed and debated features in the Nix ecosystem. Some see them as essential for reproducibility and collaboration, while…
luma.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
❄️ Flakes are one of the most debated parts of #Nix right now. Are they the future, or just extra complexity?
🗓️ Find out tomorrow in a free webinar with Luc Perkins. More info and registration here 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
🗓️ Find out tomorrow in a free webinar with Luc Perkins. More info and registration here 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
📬 The next issue of The Determinate Update is almost here! It’s our behind-the-scenes look at how we're advancing #Nix, #NixOS, and reproducible infrastructure at Determinate Systems. Sign up to stay in the loop: mailchi.mp/909681b61b0f...
The Determinate Update
A monthly newsletter from Determinate Systems covering the world of Nix.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
📬 The next issue of The Determinate Update is almost here! It’s our behind-the-scenes look at how we're advancing #Nix, #NixOS, and reproducible infrastructure at Determinate Systems. Sign up to stay in the loop: mailchi.mp/909681b61b0f...
Did you hear the news? We've begun to introduce parallel evaluation in Determinate #Nix 3.11.1! Currently in developer preview, evaluation times are cut by half or more in some cases. Read all about it and find out how you can opt in here: determinate.systems/blog/changel...
#nixos
#nixos
Parallel evaluation comes to Determinate Nix
Parallel evaluation drastically cuts evaluation time and improves import-from-derivation (IFD) performance.
determinate.systems
September 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you hear the news? We've begun to introduce parallel evaluation in Determinate #Nix 3.11.1! Currently in developer preview, evaluation times are cut by half or more in some cases. Read all about it and find out how you can opt in here: determinate.systems/blog/changel...
#nixos
#nixos
Intent to ship: focusing the Determinate #Nix Installer on Determinate Nix.
Later this year, after tens of millions of successful installs we're sunsetting support for installing upstream Nix with the Determinate Nix Installer. We're making this change to focus on the best Nix experience we can.
Later this year, after tens of millions of successful installs we're sunsetting support for installing upstream Nix with the Determinate Nix Installer. We're making this change to focus on the best Nix experience we can.
Dropping upstream Nix from Determinate Nix Installer
Focusing on our core strength: delivering the best Nix experience we can
determinate.systems
September 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Intent to ship: focusing the Determinate #Nix Installer on Determinate Nix.
Later this year, after tens of millions of successful installs we're sunsetting support for installing upstream Nix with the Determinate Nix Installer. We're making this change to focus on the best Nix experience we can.
Later this year, after tens of millions of successful installs we're sunsetting support for installing upstream Nix with the Determinate Nix Installer. We're making this change to focus on the best Nix experience we can.
Curious (or skeptical) about flakes in #nixos? In our next webinar on Sept 16th, Luc Perkins explains what #nix flakes solve, where they shine, and the trade-offs you need to know.
Register now, for free 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
Register now, for free 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter · Zoom · Luma
Nix flakes are one of the most discussed and debated features in the Nix ecosystem. Some see them as essential for reproducibility and collaboration, while…
luma.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Curious (or skeptical) about flakes in #nixos? In our next webinar on Sept 16th, Luc Perkins explains what #nix flakes solve, where they shine, and the trade-offs you need to know.
Register now, for free 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
Register now, for free 👉 luma.com/995nq98k
NixCon peeps: Want parallel evaluation? lazy trees? Want to hang with Cole, Cole, and Eelco? We're posted up in Building 1 to help answer questions and get you setup with Determinate Nix!
September 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
NixCon peeps: Want parallel evaluation? lazy trees? Want to hang with Cole, Cole, and Eelco? We're posted up in Building 1 to help answer questions and get you setup with Determinate Nix!
"We're all about those flakes, 'bout those flakes, no channels."
Want to know why? Join our next webinar on Sept 16th, all about #Nix flakes! What they are, why we love them, and how to use them effectively. More info and registration here: luma.com/995nq98k
Hope to see you there! #nixos
Want to know why? Join our next webinar on Sept 16th, all about #Nix flakes! What they are, why we love them, and how to use them effectively. More info and registration here: luma.com/995nq98k
Hope to see you there! #nixos
Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter · Zoom · Luma
Nix flakes are one of the most discussed and debated features in the Nix ecosystem. Some see them as essential for reproducibility and collaboration, while…
luma.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"We're all about those flakes, 'bout those flakes, no channels."
Want to know why? Join our next webinar on Sept 16th, all about #Nix flakes! What they are, why we love them, and how to use them effectively. More info and registration here: luma.com/995nq98k
Hope to see you there! #nixos
Want to know why? Join our next webinar on Sept 16th, all about #Nix flakes! What they are, why we love them, and how to use them effectively. More info and registration here: luma.com/995nq98k
Hope to see you there! #nixos
Parallel evaluation has arrived in Determinate #Nix! The 3.11.1 release brings this eagerly desired feature to an important set of Nix operations, cutting eval times by 2x or more in many cases. Plus we fixed a macOS issue and improved the default flake template.
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Parallel evaluation comes to Determinate Nix
Parallel evaluation drastically cuts evaluation time and improves import-from-derivation (IFD) performance.
determinate.systems
September 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Parallel evaluation has arrived in Determinate #Nix! The 3.11.1 release brings this eagerly desired feature to an important set of Nix operations, cutting eval times by 2x or more in many cases. Plus we fixed a macOS issue and improved the default flake template.
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Determinate Nix 3.9.0 is out with a brand new feature: build-time flake inputs. Currently in developer preview mode, this new capability improves flake evaluation in many cases. And you can now upgrade Determinate #Nix without being logged into FlakeHub. #NixOS
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Changelog: build-time flake inputs and unauthenticated upgrades
Determinate Nix introduces a new type of flake input for sources and `determinate-nixd upgrade` now works without logging in.
determinate.systems
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Determinate Nix 3.9.0 is out with a brand new feature: build-time flake inputs. Currently in developer preview mode, this new capability improves flake evaluation in many cases. And you can now upgrade Determinate #Nix without being logged into FlakeHub. #NixOS
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Determinate Nix version 3.8.6 is out now and it features a new nix-darwin module for macOS users and a whole bunch of performance enhancements around evaluation, garbage collection, and more. Perhaps a bit more subtle than our last release but don't miss it!
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Changelog: Determinate now has a nix-darwin module, plus loads of performance perks
Loads of UX and performance improvements in Determinate Nix, plus a nix-darwin module
determinate.systems
August 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Determinate Nix version 3.8.6 is out now and it features a new nix-darwin module for macOS users and a whole bunch of performance enhancements around evaluation, garbage collection, and more. Perhaps a bit more subtle than our last release but don't miss it!
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
📣 Lazy trees have now been enabled for all Determinate #Nix users by default. Let us know if you notice the improvement to eval times on your large and mono repos, and of course, let us know if you run into any issues. More on how lazy trees here determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Changelog: introducing lazy trees
This long-awaited feature makes Nix and flakes dramatically more efficient in a wide range of scenarios
determinate.systems
August 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📣 Lazy trees have now been enabled for all Determinate #Nix users by default. Let us know if you notice the improvement to eval times on your large and mono repos, and of course, let us know if you run into any issues. More on how lazy trees here determinate.systems/blog/changel...
It's here, folks. Determinate Nix version 3.8.4 introduces a native Linux builder for macOS based on its Virtualization framework. Docker images, NixOS systems, and more with no setup means cross-platform Nix like never before. #nix #determinate #macos #linux
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
Changelog: a native Linux builder for macOS
A major advance for macOS users and for Nix in cross-platform contexts
determinate.systems
August 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's here, folks. Determinate Nix version 3.8.4 introduces a native Linux builder for macOS based on its Virtualization framework. Docker images, NixOS systems, and more with no setup means cross-platform Nix like never before. #nix #determinate #macos #linux
determinate.systems/blog/changel...
determinate.systems/blog/changel...