indygreg/PyOxidizer

Nix packaging

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#56 opened on Jun 28, 2019

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Description

Hey, would it be possible to create a Nix package for PyOxidizer? I'm not certain it's feasible for this project, but if possible I think the installation experience would greatly improve.

Unfortunately I'm not able to provide a PR (at least yet) due to my poor nix skills.

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Tech stack
None
Domain
build system
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of NixUnderstanding of PyOxidizer's Rust and Python build process
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
The issue requests a Nix package for PyOxidizer. To implement, first study existing Nix packaging for similar Python packaging tools (e.g., pip, poetry). Look at PyOxidizer's build system (Maturin/Cargo) to understand how to produce a binary. Create a default.nix or flake.nix that fetches source, builds with Cargo, and installs the resulting binary. No existing PRs or comments provide a starting point, so the implementation is from scratch. Consider reaching out to Nix community for guidance on best practices for Python tools.