What breaks without openclaw nixos deployment
Dev-prod environment divergence. No reproducible OpenClaw deploys. Config drift across multiple NixOS machines.
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Bit-for-bit reproducible deployment × declarative NixOS module ÷ 3-hour initial setup ÷ zero environment drift = OpenClaw that works identically everywhere.
Security check — openclaw nixos deployment
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm NixOS 23.11+; OpenClaw ≥1.2; Linux only (Nix on macOS supported for dev environments) compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw nixos deployment in 1–3 hours
Setup time: 1–3 hours
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You need:
- Nix package manager installed
- basic Nix/NixOS knowledge
Install the package:
# Add to your flake.nix:
# inputs.openclaw-nix.url = "github:Scout-DJ/openclaw-nix";
# Then use the provided NixOS module or devShell
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Add openclaw-nix to your flake inputs
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Import the NixOS module into your configuration.nix or flake outputs
3
Configure the openclaw service options (adapters, port, environment secrets)
4
Run nixos-rebuild switch to apply the configuration
5
Check the systemd service with systemctl status openclaw
Compatibility & status
Works with: NixOS 23.11+; OpenClaw ≥1.2; Linux only (Nix on macOS supported for dev environments)
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Last updated: Oct 2025
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FAQ — openclaw nixos deployment
Can I use this on non-NixOS Linux?
Yes. The Nix package and devShell work on any Linux with Nix installed.
How do I add plugins that aren't in the Nix overlay?
You can override the npmDeps derivation or use fetchNpmDeps to add custom plugins.
Is this the same as running OpenClaw in a Docker container?
No. Nix provides reproducibility at the package level without containerization.