How to Install Hadmean on NixOS

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Hadmean from https://hadmean.com on the latest version of NixOS. Hadmean is a web-based platform designed for managing source code and streamlining software development. By following the steps outlined below, you will be able to successfully install Hadmean on your NixOS operating system.

Prerequisites

You will need the following items:

• NixOS (latest version)
• Root privileges

Step 1: Create a New Directory

Create a new directory where we will install Hadmean:

$ sudo mkdir /var/hadmean

Step 2: Download the Package

Next, download the Hadmean package from their official website:

$ sudo curl -L -O https://hadmean.com/downloads/hadmean-latest.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the Package

Extract the downloaded package and move it to the directory you created earlier:

$ sudo tar -zxvf hadmean-latest.tar.gz -C /var/hadmean/

Step 4: Configure the Server

Create a new entry in the NixOS configuration file /etc/nixos/configuration.nix:

services.hadmean = {
   enable = true;
   dataDir = "/var/hadmean/hadmean-data";
};

Step 5: Apply Changes and Start Hadmean

Now that you have created the configuration file, all that is left to do is to apply the changes and start Hadmean:

$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
$ sudo systemctl start hadmean

Step 6: Verify the Installation

Verify the installation and make sure Hadmean is up and running by going to http://:13000 in your web browser. If everything is set up correctly, you should see the Hadmean login page.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hadmean on your NixOS machine.

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