SteamNix OS
a year ago
- #SteamOS
- #NixOS
- #Gaming
- Nix Flake for creating a SteamOS-like experience on NixOS with clean boot and fast shutdown.
- Targets desktop/laptop PCs with AMD GPU or iGPU; SteamDeck users should use Jovian-NixOS.
- Uses Gamescope as a window manager for zero desktop bloat.
- Features latest kernel with NTsync enabled and clean, textless boot.
- Read-only system files to prevent corruption/malware; boot menu for recovery.
- Automated updates via GitHub; latest ProtonGE automatically installed.
- Instructions for installation, configuration, and setting up game shortcuts.
- Includes headless install for Fitgirl repacks via Docker/Podman.
- SSH usage for game installation with legendary-gl and script creation for game launching.
- RetroArch core setup and notes on NixOS path handling.
- WARNING: Installation may erase data on the largest detected drive.
- Steps for generating an ISO, setting passwords, and configuring drives.
- Future plans include automount scripts, VDF library integration, and UI improvements.