diff --git a/homes/modules/shell/zsh.nix b/homes/modules/shell/zsh.nix
index 675395e..f1d5e47 100644
--- a/homes/modules/shell/zsh.nix
+++ b/homes/modules/shell/zsh.nix
@@ -59,11 +59,14 @@ in
       cdns = "cd /etc/nixos";
       # cd to /etc/nixos and edit nix config
       # description: ns = nix settings
-      ns = "cdns && sudo -E -s $EDITOR";
+      ns = "cdns && $EDITOR";
+
+      # NOTE: commands need --accept-flake-config as Cerulean uses
+      # experimental features
       # description: nrs = nix rebuild switch
-      nrs = "cdns && nh os switch /etc/nixos";
+      switch = "cdns && nh os switch /etc/nixos --accept-flake-config";
       # upgrades the system
-      upgrade = "cdns && sudo nix flake update && nh os switch /etc/nixos";
+      upgrade = "cdns && nix flake update && nh os switch ./ --accept-flake-config";
 
       # kitty's ssh command (to fix xterm and other stuff qwq)
       kssh = "kitty +kitten ssh";