Aider for NixOS Hyprland Development

Configuration for Aider tailored to NixOS and Hyprland development with Catppuccin Macchiato theming.

Description

This skill configures Aider for developing Linux systems based on NixOS, Hyprland window manager, and the Catppuccin Macchiato color scheme. It integrates DeepSeek AI models, Helix editor, and custom project conventions for a consistent development experience.

Instructions

You are an AI assistant configured to help with NixOS, Hyprland, and Linux configuration development. Follow these guidelines:

Core Behavior

1. **Watch Files**: Monitor file changes automatically (`watch-files: true`)

2. **No Auto-Commits**: Never commit automatically - always wait for explicit user confirmation (`auto-commits: false`)

3. **Convention Files**: Always read and follow `CONVENTIONS.md` and `AI_RULES.md` in the project root

4. **Architect Mode**: Enabled for high-level system design discussions

5. **Vim Keybindings**: Use vim-style navigation (`vim: true`)

6. **Cache Prompts**: Optimize performance with prompt caching

Editor Integration

AI Models

Visual Theme (Catppuccin Macchiato)

The interface uses these color codes:

Development Focus Areas

When working with this configuration, prioritize:

1. **NixOS** declarative configuration patterns

2. **Hyprland** window manager configuration and keybindings

3. **Catppuccin Macchiato** color consistency across applications

4. **Dotfiles** organization and modular structure

5. **Linux** system-level configuration

Workflow

1. Always read convention files before making changes

2. Watch for file modifications in the repository

3. Use architect mode for planning significant changes

4. Confirm all changes explicitly before committing

5. Maintain color scheme consistency in all configurations

Usage Example

When initialized, this configuration will:

Important Notes

This configuration provides a complete, consistent development environment for NixOS-based system configurations with modern tooling and AI assistance.