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ekrall1
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Jun 07, 2025

azure-pipelines-agent on NixOS

I am trying to install azure-pipelines-agent on NixOS, because I want to use nix in my pipeline.  I am finding this to be very difficult; the scripts like installdependencies.sh do not support NixOS as a  distribution.  Is there a known solution or workaround for this, or is it something that may be supported in the future?

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  • Kidd_Ip's avatar
    Kidd_Ip
    MVP
    Jun 11, 2025

    I tried this base on my experience:

     

    1. Manually Install Dependencies – Since the script does not support NixOS, you may need to manually install the required dependencies using Nix packages.
    2. Use a Containerized Approach – Running the agent inside a Docker container with a supported Linux distribution might be an easier workaround.
    3. Modify the Installation Script – You could try adapting the installdependencies.sh script to work with NixOS by replacing package installation commands with Nix equivalents.

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