During March 2025, Dastrouse simplified Mesa GBM configuration in the chaotic-cx/nyx repository by removing custom GBM patches and backend-specific settings from the mesa-git package. This engineering work focused on reducing patch surface and aligning the package with upstream Mesa defaults, thereby minimizing maintenance overhead and risk of divergence. By leveraging skills in package management, system configuration, and the Nix language, Dastrouse enabled more reliable deployments and streamlined onboarding for future contributors. The approach improved long-term maintainability by relying on upstream changes, demonstrating a thoughtful balance between customization and stability within the Linux graphics stack and related tooling.