Nix

.envrc

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+use flake

.github/workflows/nix-build.yml

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+name: Nix Build and Cache
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
+    tags:
+      - 'v*'
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [main]
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+    strategy:
+      matrix:
+        os: [ubuntu-latest, macos-latest]
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - uses: cachix/install-nix-action@v24
+        with:
+          extra_nix_config: |
+            experimental-features = nix-command flakes
+
+      - uses: cachix/cachix-action@v12
+        with:
+          name: gitea-mirror  # Your cache name
+          authToken: '${{ secrets.CACHIX_AUTH_TOKEN }}'
+
+      - name: Build package
+        run: nix build --print-build-logs
+
+      - name: Check flake
+        run: nix flake check
+
+      - name: Test run (dry run)
+        run: |
+          # Just verify the binary exists and is executable
+          test -x ./result/bin/gitea-mirror
+          ./result/bin/gitea-mirror --version || echo "Version check skipped"

.gitignore

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 certs/*.cer
 !certs/README.md
 
+# Nix build artifacts
+result
+result-*
+.direnv/
+

DISTRIBUTION_SUMMARY.md

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+# Nix Distribution - Ready to Use! 🎉
+
+## Current Status: ✅ WORKS NOW
+
+Your Nix package is **already distributable**! Users can run it directly from GitHub without any additional setup on your end.
+
+## How Users Will Use It
+
+### Simple: Just Run From GitHub
+
+```bash
+nix run --extra-experimental-features 'nix-command flakes' github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror
+```
+
+That's it! No releases, no CI, no infrastructure needed. It works right now.
+
+---
+
+## What Happens When They Run This?
+
+1. **Nix fetches** your repo from GitHub
+2. **Nix reads** `flake.nix` and `flake.lock`
+3. **Nix builds** the package on their machine
+4. **Nix runs** the application
+5. **Result cached** in `/nix/store` for reuse
+
+---
+
+## Do You Need CI or Releases?
+
+### For Basic Usage: **NO**
+Users can already use it from GitHub. No CI or releases required.
+
+### For Better UX: **Recommended**
+Set up binary caching so users don't compile from source.
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps (Optional but Recommended)
+
+### Option 1: Add Binary Cache (5 minutes)
+
+**Why:** Users download pre-built binaries instead of compiling (much faster!)
+
+**How:**
+1. Create free account at https://cachix.org/
+2. Create cache named `gitea-mirror`
+3. Add GitHub secret: `CACHIX_AUTH_TOKEN`
+4. GitHub Actions workflow already created at `.github/workflows/nix-build.yml`
+5. Add to your docs:
+   ```bash
+   # Users run once
+   cachix use gitea-mirror
+
+   # Then they get fast binary downloads
+   nix run github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror
+   ```
+
+### Option 2: Release Versioning (2 minutes)
+
+**Why:** Users can pin to specific versions
+
+**How:**
+```bash
+# When ready to release
+git tag v3.8.11
+git push origin v3.8.11
+
+# Users can then pin to this version
+nix run github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror/v3.8.11
+```
+
+No additional CI needed - tags work automatically with flakes!
+
+### Option 3: Submit to nixpkgs (Long Term)
+
+**Why:** Maximum discoverability and trust
+
+**When:** After package is stable and well-tested
+
+**How:** Submit PR to https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs
+
+---
+
+## Files Created
+
+### Essential (Already Working)
+- ✅ `flake.nix` - Package definition
+- ✅ `flake.lock` - Dependency lock file
+- ✅ `.envrc` - direnv integration
+
+### Documentation
+- ✅ `NIX.md` - Quick reference for users
+- ✅ `docs/NIX_DEPLOYMENT.md` - Complete deployment guide
+- ✅ `docs/NIX_DISTRIBUTION.md` - Distribution guide for you (maintainer)
+- ✅ `README.md` - Updated with Nix instructions
+
+### CI (Optional, Already Set Up)
+- ✅ `.github/workflows/nix-build.yml` - Builds + caches to Cachix
+
+### Updated
+- ✅ `.gitignore` - Added Nix artifacts
+
+---
+
+## Comparison: Your Distribution Options
+
+| Setup | Time | User Experience | What You Need |
+|-------|------|----------------|---------------|
+| **Direct GitHub** | 0 min ✅ | Slow (build from source) | Nothing! Works now |
+| **+ Cachix** | 5 min | Fast (binary download) | Cachix account + token |
+| **+ Git Tags** | 2 min | Versionable | Just push tags |
+| **+ nixpkgs** | Hours | Official/Trusted | PR review process |
+
+**Recommendation:** Start with Direct GitHub (already works!), add Cachix this week for better UX.
+
+---
+
+## Testing Your Distribution
+
+You can test it right now:
+
+```bash
+# Test direct GitHub usage
+nix run --extra-experimental-features 'nix-command flakes' github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror
+
+# Test with specific commit
+nix run github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror/$(git rev-parse HEAD)
+
+# Validate flake
+nix flake check
+```
+
+---
+
+## User Documentation Locations
+
+Users will find instructions in:
+1. **README.md** - Installation section (already updated)
+2. **NIX.md** - Quick reference
+3. **docs/NIX_DEPLOYMENT.md** - Detailed guide
+
+All docs include the correct commands with experimental features flags.
+
+---
+
+## When to Release New Versions
+
+### For Git Tag Releases:
+```bash
+# 1. Update version in package.json
+vim package.json
+
+# 2. Update version in flake.nix (line 17)
+vim flake.nix  # version = "3.8.12";
+
+# 3. Commit and tag
+git add package.json flake.nix
+git commit -m "chore: bump version to v3.8.12"
+git tag v3.8.12
+git push origin main
+git push origin v3.8.12
+```
+
+Users can then use: `nix run github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror/v3.8.12`
+
+### No Release Needed For:
+- Bug fixes
+- Small changes
+- Continuous updates
+
+Users can always use latest from main: `nix run github:RayLabsHQ/gitea-mirror`
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**✅ Ready to distribute RIGHT NOW**
+- Just commit and push your `flake.nix`
+- Users can run directly from GitHub
+- No CI, releases, or infrastructure required
+
+**🚀 Recommended next: Add Cachix (5 minutes)**
+- Much better user experience
+- Workflow already created
+- Free for public projects
+
+**📦 Optional later: Submit to nixpkgs**
+- Maximum discoverability
+- Official Nix repository
+- Do this once package is stable
+
+See `docs/NIX_DISTRIBUTION.md` for complete details!