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Sebastián Zavala Villagómez

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Sebastián Zavala Villagómez

During the month, contributed a targeted bug fix to the NixOS/nixpkgs repository, focusing on KDE Plasma 6 cache handling. Addressed an issue where the ksycoca cache wipe did not respect the XDG_CACHE_HOME environment variable, which could cause KDE runner launch failures when users customized their cache directory. The solution involved shell scripting and system configuration skills to ensure cache removal aligned with the XDG Base Directory Specification, improving reliability across diverse user setups. By making the cache wipe environment-variable-aware, the patch delivered clear, testable behavior and enhanced compatibility for users managing their systems with Nix and NixOS.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

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Repository Contributions

1Total
Bugs
1
Commits
1
Features
0
Lines of code
4
Activity Months1

Work History

October 2025

1 Commits

Oct 1, 2025

Concise monthly work summary for 2025-10, focusing on key accomplishments in NixOS nixpkgs related to KDE Plasma 6 cache handling and XDG Base Directory compliance. Delivered a targeted bug fix with a robust environment-variable-aware cache wipe.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

Nix

Technical Skills

Shell ScriptingSystem Configuration

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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NixOS/nixpkgs

Oct 2025 Oct 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

Nix

Technical Skills

Shell ScriptingSystem Configuration