Merge Garbage Collection section into `nix-store --gc` · NixOS/nix#7977

2023-03-05T03:53:10.000Z

## Problem [Garbage Collection](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/package-management/garbage-collection.html) is explanation that does not really belong to a reference manual. We would just remove it according to #7769, but some of that information may still be valuable for `nix-store --gc`. > **Important** > add a [redirect on nixos.org](https://github.com/NixOS/nixos-homepage/blob/master/netlify.toml), otherwise existing links will break Since it will touch `nix-store`, this is blocked on #7518. ## Priorities Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).

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Description

Problem

Garbage Collection is explanation that does not really belong to a reference manual. We would just remove it according to #7769, but some of that information may still be valuable for nix-store --gc.

Important add a redirect on nixos.org, otherwise existing links will break

Since it will touch nix-store, this is blocked on #7518.

Priorities

Add :+1: to issues you find important.

Contributor guide

Tech stack: cpp
Domain: documentationcli
Issue type: documentation
Difficulty: 3
Estimated time: 1-2 days
Activity status: blocked
Clarity: mostly clear
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of NixUnderstanding of nix store commandFamiliarity with Netlify redirects
Newbie friendliness: 45
Research direction: Examine the current manual structure in the Nix repository, specifically the section on Garbage Collection and the nix store gc page. Understand the dependency on issue #7518 which may reorganize the nix store command. Also plan to add a redirect in the netlify.toml file in the NixOS homepage repository to avoid broken links.