meta.timeout does not always work
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Description
if the build-slave is using its local nix-daemon, then the timeout and maxSilent set in meta have no effect on the builds
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Research direction
Start with the linked nix-store.cc lines 782-788 and trace how a build slave using its local nix-daemon handles meta.timeout and maxSilent. Compare that path with builds where the settings take effect, then verify that both metadata values control the local-daemon build as intended.
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Assessment
- Domain
- build-system, ci-cd
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100