ift-ts:nim:ift:2026q3-nimble

Description

This commitment comprises advancing Nimble as a robust replacement for Nimbus build system while enhancing its overall functionality. In Q3 we will continue the Nimble 1.0.0 track and migrate remaining HTTP download paths toward Chronos.

Task List

Nimble 1.0.0

  • fully qualified name: ift-ts:nim:ift:2026q3-nimble:nimble-1.0.0
  • owner: Juan
  • status: not started
  • start-date: 2026/07/01
  • end-date: 2026/09/30

Description

All the relevant information can be found in this GitHub issue. This remains the short-term roadmap for replacing pieces of the Nimbus build system bit by bit while improving Nimble overall.

Deliverables

  • PRs/Issues/Docs/Reports

Chronos HTTP downloads

  • fully qualified name: ift-ts:nim:ift:2026q3-nimble:chronos-http-downloads
  • owner: moigagoo
  • status: not started
  • start-date: 2026/07/01
  • end-date: 2026/09/30

Description

  • Migrate the remaining Nimble HTTP download paths to Chronos.
  • Remove dependency on asyncdispatch / OpenSSL where possible so Nimble can run on Windows without requiring OpenSSL DLLs.

Deliverables

  • PRs/Issues/Docs/Reports