nix-run

runs programs from Nix packages

Run package from nixpkgs

$ nix run nixpkgs#[hello]

Run from flake

$ nix run [.#default]

Run with arguments

$ nix run nixpkgs#[cowsay] -- "[Hello]"

Run from GitHub

$ nix run [github:owner/repo]

Run specific app

$ nix run [.#apps.x86_64-linux.default]

nix run [options] installable [-- args]

nix run runs programs from Nix packages. No installation required.
The tool fetches and runs packages. Temporary execution without pollution.

INSTALLABLE

Flake reference to run.

ARGS

Arguments to pass to program.

--impure

Allow impure evaluation.

--help

Display help information.

Requires flakes enabled. Downloads on first run. Network dependent.

nix run is part of the new Nix CLI for running packages without installation.