How to Install Tox on NixOS

Tox is a free and secure instant messaging communication tool that allows you to communicate with your friends and loved ones from anywhere in the world. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process for Tox on NixOS.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of NixOS.
• A user with sudo privileges.
• Internet connection.

Step 1: Update NixOS

This step is optional but recommended to update your NixOS packages and dependencies.

To update your NixOS system, run the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing Tox, make sure that all required dependencies are installed on your system. Run the following command to install the necessary packages:

sudo nix-env -i rustup

Step 3: Install Tox

To install Tox, you need to add a new package to your NixOS configuration. Here are the steps:

1. Open the configuration file by running the following command:

sudo vi /etc/nixos/configuration.nix

2. Add this package to the configuration file:

environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
tox
];

3. Save and exit the configuration file using :wq.

4. Run the following command to rebuild your configuration and install Tox:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 4: Launch Tox

Once you have installed Tox, you can start messaging your friends and family by running the following command:

tox

Tox will launch and you can start messaging your contacts by adding them to your list.

Conclusion

Tox is a great tool for communicating with your contacts securely and privately. By following this guide, you can quickly and easily install Tox on your NixOS instance and start using it right away.

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