Any Nix package, live in your browser
Summary
The article introduces TryNix, a browser-based Nix package runner that boots a Linux kernel in WebAssembly from a Nix store, allowing running any package in a browser tab with no host installation. It discusses cache-based performance, cross-origin considerations, and the ability to share store paths, enabling instant access to historic or produced artifacts. It also outlines potential workflows such as testing PR artifacts, running documentation, and archaeology of historic software versions inside the browser.