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Nix vs pkgx

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Nixpkgx
LanguageC++Rust
LicenceLGPL-2.1Apache-2.0
Stars18k9.9k
Latest2.35.3v2.11.0
Last push2026-10-192026-10-12
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors44+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Homebrew. Alternatives to Homebrew →

    PartialNixReproducible per-project packages on macOS and Linux, with a steeper learning curve.

    PartialpkgxRuns a tool on demand without installing it, from the same author as Homebrew.