nix-edit

opens the Nix expression for a package in your editor

TLDR

Edit package definition

$ nix edit nixpkgs#[package]

Edit with specific editor

$ EDITOR=vim nix edit nixpkgs#[package]

SYNOPSIS

nix edit installable [options]

DESCRIPTION

nix edit opens the Nix expression for a package in your editor. Useful for inspecting or modifying package definitions. Uses $EDITOR environment variable.

PARAMETERS

installable

Package to edit (e.g., nixpkgs#hello).