# Nix package manager releases version 2.35.5

> **Key takeaway:** The Nix project has issued a new tagged release, version 2.35.5, for the Nix package manager.

**Published:** 2026-11-08T14:14:20+00:00 
**Source:** Nix / Nixpkgs Official Releases 
**Category:** system-core 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/nix-package-manager-releases-version-2355.html 

## Summary
The Nix project has officially released version 2.35.5 of the Nix package manager. This release is identified by the commit hash 96b0807 and was cryptographically signed by committer Sergei Zimmerman.

This update serves as a maintenance release within the 2.35 series. While the provided release notes are minimal, the tag signifies a specific, verified state of the Nix codebase intended for users of the Nix package manager and the NixOS distribution.

## Release Details for Nix 2.35.5
- **Release Type:** A tagged maintenance release identified as version 2.35.5.
- **Verification:** The release tag was signed using a verified GPG key (ID: A9B0B557CA632325) by developer Sergei Zimmerman.
- **Codebase State:** The release corresponds to the specific Git commit 96b0807.

## Why it matters
As a core component of the NixOS ecosystem, updates to the Nix package manager ensure stability and reproducibility for developers and system administrators. Verified releases are critical for maintaining the security and integrity of the functional package management model used in NixOS.