Nix Project Templates (np)

A collection of Nix flake templates for reproducible development environments.

Templates

RDE (Research Development Environment)

The default template for data science and research projects with support for R, Python, and Julia.

Quick start:

nix flake init -t github:dwinkler1/np#rde
nix develop

Features:

• 🔬 Multi-language support (R, Python, Julia)
• 📦 Reproducible with Nix
• 🎨 Neovim-based IDE with LSP support
• 📊 Research-focused workflows
• 🔧 Modular and customizable

See templates/rde/README.md for full documentation.

CI/CD

All templates are automatically tested to ensure functionality:

• Build Tests: Templates build successfully on Linux and macOS
• Functionality Tests: All commands and language support are verified
• Configuration Tests: Multiple configurations (R, Python, Julia) are tested
• Automated Updates: Dependencies are updated daily via automated PRs

CI Workflows

• .github/workflows/check.yml - Comprehensive functionality tests (Ubuntu)
• .github/workflows/check_macos.yml - macOS compatibility tests
• .github/workflows/update.yml - Automated dependency updates

Usage

1. Initialize a new project:

   nix flake init -t github:dwinkler1/np#rde

2. Enter development environment:

   nix develop
   # or with direnv
   echo "use flake" > .envrc && direnv allow

3. Start working:

   p-initProject  # Create project structure
   p              # Launch Neovim

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please ensure:

• All templates pass CI tests
• Documentation is updated for new features
• Code follows existing patterns

License

See LICENSE file for details.