Does this skill work on all M-series Macs?

While it specifically targets MacBook Pro 2025 configurations, the Wi-Fi and root setup steps are applicable to most Apple Silicon devices running Asahi Linux.

How does it handle wireless network connections?

It provides a guided workflow using the iwctl utility to scan, identify, and connect to Wi-Fi networks before starting the OS installation.

Can I use this with other NixOS installation tools?

Yes, it is designed to complement the parent nixos-install skill, providing the hardware-specific overrides needed for Apple Silicon.

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You should be in an environment capable of running nix-commands with flakes enabled, typically within an Asahi Linux installer or live environment.

NixOS Apple Silicon Installer

Name: NixOS Apple Silicon Installer
Author: rehno-lindeque

byrehno-lindeque

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the installation and configuration of NixOS on Apple Silicon hardware using specialized Asahi Linux patterns.

About

This skill provides a specialized workflow for deploying NixOS on Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs, specifically tailored for Asahi Linux environments. it guides users through critical pre-installation steps including Wi-Fi connectivity via iwctl, root privilege escalation, and the execution of specific Nix flakes for MacBook Pro 2025 configurations. By maintaining a log of verified steps and integrating with the broader nixos-install ecosystem, it ensures a reliable and reproducible installation process on ARM-based Mac hardware.

Key Features

Experimental Nix feature management (flakes and nix-command)
10 GitHub stars
Step-by-step Wi-Fi configuration using iwctl for pre-install environments
Real-time logging of confirmed installation steps to track progress
Seamless integration with parent NixOS installation workflows
Automated execution of specialized NixOS flakes for MacBook Pro 2025

Use Cases

Setting up NixOS on a new M-series MacBook Pro via Asahi Linux
Deploying hardware-specific Nix configurations from remote flakes
Configuring network connectivity in a minimal NixOS installation shell

About

Key Features

Experimental Nix feature management (flakes and nix-command)
10 GitHub stars
Step-by-step Wi-Fi configuration using iwctl for pre-install environments
Real-time logging of confirmed installation steps to track progress
Seamless integration with parent NixOS installation workflows
Automated execution of specialized NixOS flakes for MacBook Pro 2025

Use Cases

Setting up NixOS on a new M-series MacBook Pro via Asahi Linux
Deploying hardware-specific Nix configurations from remote flakes
Configuring network connectivity in a minimal NixOS installation shell