Tagging release 2.26.2

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2025-11-27 12:41:00 +01:00 · 2025-02-18 19:56:22 +01:00 · 2025-02-18 19:56:22 +01:00 · 4055239936
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@ -1,36 +1,54 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
+about: Report unexpected or incorrect behaviour
 title: ''
 labels: bug
 assignees: ''

 ---

-**Describe the bug**
+## Describe the bug

-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+<!--
+  A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

-If you have a problem with a specific package or NixOS,
-you probably want to file an issue at https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues. 
+  If you have a problem with a specific package or NixOS,
+  you probably want to file an issue at https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues.
+-->

-**Steps To Reproduce**
+## Steps To Reproduce

-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
+<!--
+  Example:

-**Expected behavior**
+  1. Clone this repository: ...
+  2. Run `nix-... ...`
+  3. Observe unexpected behaviour
+-->

-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+## Expected behavior

-**`nix-env --version` output**
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->

-**Additional context**
+## Metadata

-Add any other context about the problem here.
+<!-- Please insert the output of running `nix-env --version` below this line -->

-**Priorities**
+## Additional context
+
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+<!-- make sure this issue is not redundant or obsolete -->
+
+- [ ] checked [latest Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [open bug issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
+
+[latest Nix manual]: https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/
+[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
+[open bug issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/bug
+
+---

 Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@ -1,24 +1,39 @@
 ---
 name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
+about: Suggest a new feature
 title: ''
 labels: feature
 assignees: ''

 ---

-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+## Is your feature request related to a problem?

-**Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] -->

-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+## Proposed solution

-**Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. -->

-**Priorities**
+## Alternative solutions
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
+
+## Additional context
+
+<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+<!-- make sure this issue is not redundant or obsolete -->
+
+- [ ] checked [latest Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [open feature issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
+
+[latest Nix manual]: https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/
+[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
+[open feature issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/feature
+
+---

 Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installer.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installer.md
@ -23,14 +23,25 @@ assignees: ''

 <details><summary>Output</summary>

-```log
+<!-- paste console output inside the below code block -->

-<!-- paste console output here and remove this comment -->
+```log

 ```

 </details>

-## Priorities
+## Checklist
+
+<!-- make sure this issue is not redundant or obsolete -->
+
+- [ ] checked [latest Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [open installer issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
+
+[latest Nix manual]: https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/
+[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
+[open installer issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/installer
+
+---

 Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/missing_documentation.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/missing_documentation.md
@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ assignees: ''
 - [ ] checked [open documentation issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates

 [latest Nix manual]: https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/
-[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/src
+[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
 [open documentation issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/documentation

-## Priorities
+---

 Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@ -1,7 +1,28 @@
-# Motivation
+<!--
+
+IMPORTANT
+
+Nix is a non-trivial project, so for your contribution to be successful,
+it really is important to follow the contributing guidelines:
+
+https://github.com/NixOS/nix/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
+
+Even if you've contributed to open source before, take a moment to read it,
+so you understand the process and the expectations.
+
+- what information to include in commit messages
+- proper attribution
+- volunteering contributions effectively
+- how to get help and our review process.
+
+-->
+
+## Motivation
+
 <!-- Briefly explain what the change is about and why it is desirable. -->

-# Context
+## Context
+
 <!-- Provide context. Reference open issues if available. -->

 <!-- Non-trivial change: Briefly outline the implementation strategy. -->
@ -10,7 +31,7 @@

 <!-- Large change: Provide instructions to reviewers how to read the diff. -->

-# Priorities and Process
+---

 Add :+1: to [pull requests you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls?q=is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).

--- a/.github/labeler.yml
+++ b/.github/labeler.yml
@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 "c api":
  - changed-files:
    - any-glob-to-any-file: "src/lib*-c/**/*"
-    - any-glob-to-any-file: "test/unit/**/nix_api_*"
+    - any-glob-to-any-file: "src/*test*/**/nix_api_*"
    - any-glob-to-any-file: "doc/external-api/**/*"

 "contributor-experience":
@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
    - any-glob-to-any-file: "CONTRIBUTING.md"
    - any-glob-to-any-file: ".github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/*"
    - any-glob-to-any-file: ".github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md"
-    - any-glob-to-any-file: "doc/manual/src/contributing/**"
+    - any-glob-to-any-file: "doc/manual/source/contributing/**"

 "documentation":
  - changed-files:
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@ -13,6 +13,16 @@ permissions:
  contents: "read"

 jobs:
+  eval:
+    runs-on: UbuntuLatest32Cores128G
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      with:
+        fetch-depth: 0
+    - uses: DeterminateSystems/nix-installer-action@main
+      with:
+        flakehub: true
+    - run: nix flake show --all-systems --json

  build_x86_64-linux:
    uses: ./.github/workflows/build.yml
@ -49,17 +59,23 @@ jobs:

  vm_tests:
    needs: build_x86_64-linux
-    runs-on: ubuntu-22.04
+    runs-on: UbuntuLatest32Cores128G
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - uses: DeterminateSystems/nix-installer-action@main
        with:
          flakehub: true
      - uses: DeterminateSystems/magic-nix-cache-action@main
-      - run: nix build -L .#hydraJobs.tests.githubFlakes .#hydraJobs.tests.tarballFlakes
+      - run: |
+          nix build -L \
+            .#hydraJobs.tests.functional_user \
+            .#hydraJobs.tests.githubFlakes \
+            .#hydraJobs.tests.nix-docker \
+            .#hydraJobs.tests.tarballFlakes \
+            ;

  flake_regressions:
-    needs: build_x86_64-linux
+    needs: vm_tests
    runs-on: UbuntuLatest32Cores128G
    steps:
      - name: Checkout nix
@ -78,4 +94,4 @@ jobs:
        with:
          flakehub: true
      - uses: DeterminateSystems/magic-nix-cache-action@main
-      - run: nix build --out-link ./new-nix && PATH=$(pwd)/new-nix/bin:$PATH MAX_FLAKES=25 flake-regressions/eval-all.sh
+      - run: nix build -L --out-link ./new-nix && PATH=$(pwd)/new-nix/bin:$PATH MAX_FLAKES=25 flake-regressions/eval-all.sh
--- a/.github/workflows/labels.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/labels.yml
@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ permissions:

 jobs:
  labels:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    runs-on: ubuntu-24.04
    if: github.repository_owner == 'NixOS'
    steps:
    - uses: actions/labeler@v5