nix-run

TLDR

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]

SYNOPSIS

nix run [options] installable [-- args]

DESCRIPTION

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

PARAMETERS

INSTALLABLE

Flake reference to run.

ARGS

Arguments to pass to program.

--impure

Allow impure evaluation.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

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

HISTORY

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