simplex-chat / simplex-chat/simplex-chat
[Feature]: Add nix substituter settings to flake.nix?
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Description
Is there an existing issue for this?
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Platform
Linux
App version
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Feature
I'm trying to build SimpleX (packages.x86_64-linux.aarch64-linux-static:exe:simplex-chat) from source, but it's taking an ungodly amount of time; it seems like it's trying to build GHC, which makes sense if you're using haskell.nix.
I would appreciate it if you could add the settings for the cache to the flake, or alternatively investigate https://github.com/input-output-hk/haskell.nix/issues/1565.
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Research direction
Start with flake.nix and the haskell.nix issue linked in the report, then try building packages.x86_64-linux.aarch64-linux-static:exe:simplex-chat to observe the dependency and cache behavior. Done means the requested Nix substituter settings are addressed in flake.nix, or the haskell.nix limitation is investigated and its outcome is documented.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- haskell, nixos
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100