From 7864c462791c6deb6d880f55c11abb668d044ecc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arunavo Ray Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2026 08:06:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] unused file --- DISTRIBUTION_SUMMARY.md | 169 ---------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 169 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 DISTRIBUTION_SUMMARY.md diff --git a/DISTRIBUTION_SUMMARY.md b/DISTRIBUTION_SUMMARY.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6031abe..0000000 --- a/DISTRIBUTION_SUMMARY.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,169 +0,0 @@ -# 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 CI Validation: **Already Set Up** -GitHub Actions validates builds on every push with Magic Nix Cache (free, no setup). - ---- - -## Next Steps (Optional) - -### Option 1: 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 2: 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 (Already Set Up) -- `.github/workflows/nix-build.yml` - Builds and validates on Linux + macOS - -### 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 | -| **+ Git Tags** | 2 min | Versionable | Just push tags | -| **+ nixpkgs** | Hours | Official/Trusted | PR review process | - -**Recommendation:** Direct GitHub works now. Add git tags for versioning. Consider nixpkgs submission once stable. - ---- - -## 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 -- CI validates builds automatically - -**Optional: Submit to nixpkgs** -- Maximum discoverability -- Official Nix repository -- Do this once package is stable - -See `docs/NIX_DISTRIBUTION.md` for complete details!