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AI-generatedNixOS users.users attribute missing passwordExpiry for credential lifecycle management
NixOS users.users. provides declarative configuration for home directories, shells, and group membership, but does not expose a passwordExpiry attribute. This creates a mismatch between declared system state and the actual /etc/shadow expiry field, requiring administrators to manage credential lifecycle through external PAM modules or ad hoc scripts. The abs