During January 2026, n4ch7 contributed to the nix-community/home-manager repository by developing two user-facing features focused on configuration management and package flexibility. They implemented a user-configurable option to disable XWayland in Hyprland settings, allowing users to adjust runtime behavior without recompiling, which streamlines deployment for those not requiring XWayland. Additionally, n4ch7 enhanced the Cargo configuration management system by introducing nullable package specifications, enabling more adaptable build configurations. Their work, primarily using Nix and leveraging skills in system and package management, was delivered with clear, traceable commits, supporting maintainability and reducing setup friction for new and existing Home Manager users.