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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).

We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.

Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.

Included in this PR:

NixOS system config

  • XFCE desktop

  • WeAllCode wallpaper

  • auto-login

  • Python 3

    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)

  • VS Code

    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier

  • Firefox

  • Broadcom WiFi driver

Bootable installer ISO

  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS

Classroom Update script

  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip

Renovate

  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions

Dev environment

  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.

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Pull request overview

This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.

Changes:

  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.

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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
.github/workflows/renovate.ymlRuns Renovate on a schedule / manually.

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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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Pull request overview
This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
.github/workflows/renovate.ymlRuns Renovate on a schedule / manually.
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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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Pull request overview
This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
.github/workflows/renovate.ymlRuns Renovate on a schedule / manually.
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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
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flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
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modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
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modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
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Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
.github/workflows/renovate.ymlRuns Renovate on a schedule / manually.
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Set up Nix/NixOS for classroom laptops - #17
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Summary
Replaces the previous scripts for macOS config with a NixOS flake configuration for the classroom laptops (Intel MacBooks).
We ran into issues getting programs to run consistently across these machines, especially because modern versions of MacOS do not support these MacBooks. With Linux we can run an up-to-date system on legacy hardware. NixOS lets us declare the entire system config in code so every laptop is identical.
Omar and I have successfully installed this configuration on the laptops that have USB-A ports. During setup we verified that Python with tkinter runs successfully in VS Code, all VS Code extensions are installed, and AI features are turned off.
Included in this PR:
NixOS system config
  • XFCE desktop
  • WeAllCode wallpaper
  • auto-login
  • Python 3
    • tkinter
    • weallcode_robot
    • rich (used in scripts)
  • VS Code
    • correct Python interpreter path set
    • AI features disabled
    • Ruff
    • Pylance
    • Prettier
  • Firefox
  • Broadcom WiFi driver
Bootable installer ISO
  • GitHub Action builds installation .iso
  • Boots into XFCE with a Classroom Setup shortcut that partitions the disk and installs NixOS
Classroom Update script
  • Desktop shortcut that rebuilds the system from the latest config on GitHub and installs weallcode-robot via pip
Renovate
  • Monthly automated dependency updates for flake inputs and GitHub Actions
Dev environment
  • direnv sets up a dev shell with linting/formatting for nix, python, and yaml.
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Pull request overview
This PR migrates the classroom laptop setup from macOS bootstrap scripts to a declarative NixOS flake that can be built into both an installable system configuration and a bootable installer ISO for Intel MacBooks.
Changes:
  • Introduces a NixOS flake with modular system configuration (XFCE desktop, VS Code, Python, networking, Broadcom WiFi).
  • Adds a GitHub Actions workflow to build and publish a bootable installer ISO plus a Python-based install/update flow.
  • Adds Renovate + dev tooling (direnv + treefmt/pre-commit), and removes the legacy macOS provisioning artifacts.
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settings.jsonRemoves legacy macOS VS Code settings bootstrap file.
org.weallcode.logon.plistRemoves legacy macOS LaunchAgent.
logon.script.shRemoves legacy macOS logon script.
install.shRemoves legacy macOS installation script.
.zshrcRemoves legacy macOS zsh customization.
flake.nixDefines flake inputs, dev tooling (treefmt/pre-commit), and NixOS/ISO outputs.
flake.lockPins flake inputs for reproducible builds.
modules/base.nixMain classroom NixOS configuration, packages, Home Manager wiring, update shortcut.
modules/disk.nixDisk partitioning layout for disko-based installs.
modules/hardware-configuration.nixHardware/boot settings targeting Intel MacBooks (incl. Broadcom import).
modules/broadcom.nixEnables Broadcom STA driver and related kernel module settings.
modules/networkmanager.nixEnables NetworkManager and configures system-wide WiFi connection storage.
modules/nix-settings.nixSets Nix daemon settings, substituters, and GC defaults.
modules/python.nixProvides Python environment (tkinter/rich/pip) for classroom usage and scripts.
modules/vscode.nixHome Manager VS Code config: extensions, interpreter path, AI feature disabling, editor defaults.
modules/xfce.nixXFCE desktop setup: autologin, wallpaper, panel/launcher config.
modules/iso.nixInstaller ISO configuration and desktop “Classroom Setup” shortcut.
scripts/machine-setup.pyInstaller-side script that partitions, installs NixOS from the flake, and reboots.
scripts/update.pyClassroom update script that rebuilds from GitHub flake and upgrades weallcode-robot via pip.
README.mdDocuments new NixOS-based install/update process and repo structure.
.envrcEnables direnv flake-based dev shell.
.gitignoreUpdates ignored files for direnv/pre-commit/ruff cache.
renovate.jsonAdds Renovate configuration for monthly dependency updates (incl. Nix).
.github/workflows/build-iso.ymlBuilds the installer ISO in CI and uploads it as an artifact.
.github/workflows/renovate.ymlRuns Renovate on a schedule / manually.
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@karbassi I pushed changes to address the comments
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