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Introduce a dedicated publish-containers workflow triggered after stable releases. Unify container build and publish logic via scripts, add buildx-based multi-tag publishing, default base image resolution, and Arch alias tags for latest/version/stable. https://chatgpt.com/share/693c836b-0b00-800f-9536-9e273abd0fb5
Nix Bootstrap (package-manager)
This directory contains the Nix initialization and bootstrap logic used by package-manager to ensure the nix command is available on supported systems (host machines and CI containers).
It is invoked during package installation (Arch/Debian/Fedora scriptlets) and can also be called manually.
Entry Point
- scripts/nix/init.sh
Main bootstrap script. It:- checks whether
nixis already available - adjusts
PATHfor common Nix locations - installs Nix when missing (daemon install on systemd hosts, single-user in containers)
- ensures predictable
nixavailability via symlinks (without overwriting distro-managed paths) - validates that
nixis usable at the end (CI-safe)
- checks whether
Library Layout
The entry point sources small, focused modules from scripts/nix/lib/:
- config.sh — configuration defaults (installer URL, retry timing)
- detect.sh — container detection helpers
- path.sh — PATH adjustments and
nixbinary resolution helpers - symlinks.sh — user/global symlink helpers for stable
nixdiscovery - users.sh — build group/users and container ownership/perms helpers
- install.sh — installer download + retry logic and execution helpers
Each library file includes a simple guard to prevent double-sourcing.
When It Runs
This bootstrap is typically executed automatically:
- Arch: post-install / post-upgrade hook
- Debian:
postinst - Fedora/RPM:
%post
Notes / Design Goals
- Cross-distro compatibility: supports common Linux layouts (including Arch placing
nixin /usr/sbin). - Non-destructive behavior: avoids overwriting distro-managed
nixbinaries. - CI robustness: retry logic for downloads and a final
nixavailability check. - Container-safe defaults: single-user install as a dedicated
nixuser when running as root in containers.