Introduction

Cal.com is a popular online calendar platform that assists in scheduling appointments and meetings. NixOS is an operating system that provides a declarative approach to configuration management. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Cal.com on the latest version of NixOS.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install the Nix package manager

NixOS comes with the Nix package manager pre-installed; however, if it is not installed, execute the command below to install it:

$ sudo nix-env -i nix

Step 2: Update the system

Ensure that your system is up-to-date before installing any packages. To update a NixOS system, run the following command:

$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 3: Install the Cal.com package

Execute the command below to install the Cal.com package from the NixOS repository:

$ sudo nix-env -i cal

Step 4: Launch Cal.com

Launch your web browser and navigate to https://cal.com/. Sign in to your account, and you should see the Cal.com platform displayed in your browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cal.com on the latest version of NixOS.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have provided a guide on how to install Cal.com on the latest version of NixOS. With this platform installed on your system, you can now schedule appointments and meetings more efficiently.

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