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.

nix profile install nixpkgs#nix-run

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

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