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home-manager:tldr:58866
The command home-manager switch
is used in the context of nix-darwin and home-manager, which are tools that allow you to declaratively manage the configuration of your macOS system and your home directory, respectively.
When you execute home-manager switch
, it triggers the execution of your home-manager configuration, making sure that all the specified packages, settings, and configurations are applied to your home directory.
Here's a breakdown of what happens when you run home-manager switch
:
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The command reads your home-manager configuration file (usually
home.nix
orconfiguration.nix
) to determine what packages, settings, and configurations are specified. -
It evaluates the configuration file and resolves the dependencies specified in it.
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It installs or updates the specified packages, applying patches and modifications if necessary.
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It sets up various user-specific configurations, such as environment variables, shell settings, editor preferences, etc.
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It creates or updates relevant system-wide configurations to integrate the specified packages and settings.
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Finally, it restarts or reloads services or daemons affected by the changes, ensuring that the new configurations take effect.
In summary, home-manager switch
is a command that applies your home-manager configuration, managing and updating your home directory's packages and settings in a declarative way.