nix

package manager CLI

TLDR

Search packages

$ nix search nixpkgs [package]

Run package

$ nix run nixpkgs#[package]

Build derivation

$ nix build

Enter development shell

$ nix develop

Show flake info

$ nix flake show

Update flake

$ nix flake update

Evaluate expression

$ nix eval --expr "[1 + 1]"

Garbage collect

$ nix store gc

SYNOPSIS

nix [command] [options]

DESCRIPTION

nix is the Nix package manager CLI. It provides reproducible package management.
The tool handles builds and environments. Supports flakes for reproducibility.

PARAMETERS

COMMAND

Nix subcommand.

search QUERY

Search packages.

run INSTALLABLE

Run a package.

build

Build derivation.

develop

Enter dev shell.

flake ACTION

Flake operations.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Steep learning curve. Nix expression language. Requires Nix installation.

HISTORY

Nix was created by Eelco Dolstra as his PhD thesis project, first released in 2003.

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