DeterminateSystems · grahamc · Jan 19, 2026 · Jan 19, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
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 name: Bug report
 about: Report unexpected or incorrect behaviour
-title: ''
+title: ""
 labels: bug
-assignees: ''
-
+assignees: ""
 ---
 
 ## Describe the bug
@@ -32,7 +31,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ## Metadata
 
-<!-- Please insert the output of running `nix-env --version` below this line -->
+<!-- Please insert the output of running `determinate-nixd version` below this line -->
+
+<!-- Please insert the output of running `nix --version` below this line -->
 
 ## Additional context
 
@@ -42,13 +43,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!-- make sure this issue is not redundant or obsolete -->
 
-- [ ] checked [latest Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [latest Determinate Nix manual] \([source])
 - [ ] checked [open bug issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
 
-[latest Nix manual]: https://nix.dev/manual/nix/development/
-[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).
+[latest Determinate Nix manual]: https://manual.determinate.systems/
+[source]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/tree/main/doc/manual/source
+[open bug issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/labels/bug
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
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 name: Feature request
 about: Suggest a new feature
-title: ''
+title: ""
 labels: feature
-assignees: ''
-
+assignees: ""
 ---
 
 ## Is your feature request related to a problem?
@@ -27,13 +26,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!-- 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://nix.dev/manual/nix/development/
-[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
-[open feature issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/feature
-
----
+- [ ] checked [latest Determinate Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [open bug issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
 
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
+[latest Determinate Nix manual]: https://manual.determinate.systems/
+[source]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/tree/main/doc/manual/source
+[open bug issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/labels/bug
@@ -1,18 +1,17 @@
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 name: Installer issue
 about: Report problems with installation
-title: ''
+title: ""
 labels: installer
-assignees: ''
-
+assignees: ""
 ---
 
 ## Platform
 
-<!-- select the platform on which you tried to install Nix -->
+<!-- select the platform on which you tried to install Determinate Nix -->
 
-- [ ] Linux: <!-- state your distribution, e.g. Arch Linux, Ubuntu, ... -->
 - [ ] macOS
+- [ ] Linux: <!-- state your distribution, e.g. Arch Linux, Ubuntu, ... -->
 - [ ] WSL
 
 ## Additional information
@@ -35,13 +34,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!-- 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://nix.dev/manual/nix/development/
-[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
-[open installer issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/installer
-
----
+- [ ] checked [latest Determinate Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [open bug issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
 
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
+[latest Determinate Nix manual]: https://manual.determinate.systems/
+[source]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/tree/main/doc/manual/source
+[open bug issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/labels/bug
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 ---
 name: Missing or incorrect documentation
 about: Help us improve the reference manual
-title: ''
+title: ""
 labels: documentation
-assignees: ''
-
+assignees: ""
 ---
 
 ## Problem
@@ -19,13 +18,9 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!-- make sure this issue is not redundant or obsolete -->
 
-- [ ] checked [latest Nix manual] \([source])
-- [ ] checked [open documentation issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
-
-[latest Nix manual]: https://nix.dev/manual/nix/development/
-[source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/source
-[open documentation issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/documentation
-
----
+- [ ] checked [latest Determinate Nix manual] \([source])
+- [ ] checked [open bug issues and pull requests] for possible duplicates
 
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
+[latest Determinate Nix manual]: https://manual.determinate.systems/
+[source]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/tree/main/doc/manual/source
+[open bug issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/labels/bug
@@ -1,26 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-
-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.
-
-PR stuck in review? We have two Nix team meetings per week online that are open for everyone in a jitsi conference:
-
-- https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=b9o52fobqjak8oq8lfkhg3t0qg@group.calendar.google.com
-
--->
-
 ## Motivation
 
 <!-- Briefly explain what the change is about and why it is desirable. -->
@@ -34,9 +11,3 @@ PR stuck in review? We have two Nix team meetings per week online that are open
 <!-- Invasive change: Discuss alternative designs or approaches you considered. -->
 
 <!-- Large change: Provide instructions to reviewers how to read the diff. -->
-
----
-
-Add :+1: to [pull requests you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls?q=is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
-
-The Nix maintainer team uses a [GitHub project board](https://github.com/orgs/NixOS/projects/19) to [schedule and track reviews](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/maintainers#project-board-protocol). 
@@ -2,34 +2,21 @@
 
 - Thanks for your contribution!
 - To remove the stale label, just leave a new comment.
-- _How to find the right people to ping?_ &rarr; [`git blame`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-blame) to the rescue! (or GitHub's history and blame buttons.)
-- You can always ask for help on [our Discourse Forum](https://discourse.nixos.org/) or on [Matrix - #users:nixos.org](https://matrix.to/#/#users:nixos.org).
+- You can always ask for help on [Discord](https://determinate.systems/discord).
 
 ## Suggestions for PRs
 
-1. GitHub sometimes doesn't notify people who commented / reviewed a PR previously, when you (force) push commits. If you have addressed the reviews you can [officially ask for a review](https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/requesting-a-pull-request-review) from those who commented to you or anyone else.
-2. If it is unfinished but you plan to finish it, please mark it as a draft.
-3. If you don't expect to work on it any time soon, closing it with a short comment may encourage someone else to pick up your work.
-4. To get things rolling again, rebase the PR against the target branch and address valid comments.
-5. If you need a review to move forward, ask in [the Discourse thread for PRs that need help](https://discourse.nixos.org/t/prs-in-distress/3604).
-6. If all you need is a merge, check the git history to find and [request reviews](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/requesting-a-pull-request-review) from people who usually merge related contributions.
+1. If it is unfinished but you plan to finish it, please mark it as a draft.
+1. If you don't expect to work on it any time soon, closing it with a short comment may encourage someone else to pick up your work.
+1. To get things rolling again, rebase the PR against the target branch and address valid comments.
+1. If you need a review to move forward, ask in [Discord](https://determinate.systems/discord).
 
 ## Suggestions for issues
 
 1. If it is resolved (either for you personally, or in general), please consider closing it.
 2. If this might still be an issue, but you are not interested in promoting its resolution, please consider closing it while encouraging others to take over and reopen an issue if they care enough.
-3. If you still have interest in resolving it, try to ping somebody who you believe might have an interest in the topic. Consider discussing the problem in [our Discourse Forum](https://discourse.nixos.org/).
-4. As with all open source projects, your best option is to submit a Pull Request that addresses this issue. We :heart: this attitude!
+3. If you still have interest in resolving it, try to ping somebody who you believe might have an interest in the topic. Consider discussing the problem in [Discord](https://determinate.systems/discord).
 
 **Memorandum on closing issues**
 
 Don't be afraid to close an issue that holds valuable information. Closed issues stay in the system for people to search, read, cross-reference, or even reopen--nothing is lost! Closing obsolete issues is an important way to help maintainers focus their time and effort.
-
-## Useful GitHub search queries
-
-- [Open PRs with any stale-bot interaction](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+commenter%3Aapp%2Fstale+)
-- [Open PRs with any stale-bot interaction and `stale`](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+commenter%3Aapp%2Fstale+label%3A%22stale%22)
-- [Open PRs with any stale-bot interaction and NOT `stale`](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+commenter%3Aapp%2Fstale+-label%3A%22stale%22+)
-- [Open Issues with any stale-bot interaction](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+commenter%3Aapp%2Fstale+)
-- [Open Issues with any stale-bot interaction and `stale`](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+commenter%3Aapp%2Fstale+label%3A%22stale%22+)
-- [Open Issues with any stale-bot interaction and NOT `stale`](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+commenter%3Aapp%2Fstale+-label%3A%22stale%22+)
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+# SC2002 disables "useless cat" warnings.
+# I prefer pipelines that start with an explicit input, and go from there.
+# Overly fussy.
+# shellcheck disable=SC2002
+
+scratch=$(mktemp -d -t tmp.XXXXXXXXXX)
+finish() {
+  rm -rf "$scratch"
+}
+trap finish EXIT
+
+DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
+DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION=$(cat .version-determinate)
+TAG_NAME="v${DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION}"
+NIX_VERSION=$(cat .version)
+NIX_VERSION_MAJOR_MINOR=$(echo "$NIX_VERSION" | cut -d. -f1,2)
+GITHUB_REPOSITORY="${GITHUB_REPOSITORY:-DeterminateSystems/nix-src}"
+
+gh api "/repos/${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}/releases/generate-notes" \
+        -f "tag_name=${TAG_NAME}" > "$scratch/notes.json"
+
+trim_trailing_newlines() {
+    local text
+    text="$(cat)"
+    echo -n "${text}"
+}
+
+linkify_gh() {
+    sed \
+        -e 's!\(https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/\(pull\|issue\)/\([[:digit:]]\+\)\)![DeterminateSystems/nix-src#\3](\1)!' \
+        -e 's#\(https://github.com/DeterminateSystems/nix-src/compare/\([^ ]\+\)\)#[\2](\1)#'
+}
+
+(
+    cat doc/manual/source/release-notes-determinate/changes.md \
+        | sed 's/^.*\(<!-- differences -->\)$/This section lists the differences between upstream Nix '"$NIX_VERSION_MAJOR_MINOR"' and Determinate Nix '"$DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION"'.\1/' \
+
+    printf "\n<!-- Determinate Nix version %s -->\n" "$DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION"
+    cat "$scratch/notes.json" \
+        | jq -r .body \
+        | grep -v '^#' \
+        | grep -v "Full Changelog" \
+        | trim_trailing_newlines \
+        | sed -e 's/^\* /\n* /' \
+        | linkify_gh
+    echo "" # final newline
+) > "$scratch/changes.md"
+
+(
+    printf "# Release %s (%s)\n\n" \
+        "$DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION" \
+        "$DATE"
+    printf "* Based on [upstream Nix %s](../release-notes/rl-%s.md).\n\n" \
+        "$NIX_VERSION" \
+        "$NIX_VERSION_MAJOR_MINOR"
+
+    cat "$scratch/notes.json" | jq -r .body | linkify_gh
+) > "$scratch/rl.md"
+
+(
+    cat doc/manual/source/SUMMARY.md.in \
+        | sed 's/\(<!-- next -->\)$/\1\n  - [Release '"$DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION"' ('"$DATE"')](release-notes-determinate\/'"$TAG_NAME"'.md)/'
+) > "$scratch/summary.md"
+
+mv "$scratch/changes.md" doc/manual/source/release-notes-determinate/changes.md
+mv "$scratch/rl.md" "doc/manual/source/release-notes-determinate/v${DETERMINATE_NIX_VERSION}.md"
+mv "$scratch/summary.md" doc/manual/source/SUMMARY.md.in