Simplifies the creation of Nix derivations for npm, TypeScript, and Bun-based CLI tools from various sources.
This skill provides standardized patterns and automated workflows for packaging JavaScript-based CLI tools within the Nix ecosystem. It bridges the gap between the npm registry and Nix by offering specialized guidance for both pre-built binary distributions and complex source builds. Developers can efficiently manage dependency hashes, fix non-portable shebangs, handle native C++ modules via ELF patching, and ensure all packages meet Nixpkgs metadata standards for reproducibility and security.
Key Features
01Comprehensive metadata templates for Nixpkgs compliance
022 GitHub stars
03Source build workflows using Bun and fetchBunDeps
04Native dependency management with autoPatchelfHook
05Automated patterns for pre-built npm registry tarballs
06Standardized shebang replacement for Nix compatibility
Use Cases
01Packaging an existing CLI tool from the npm registry for NixOS
02Managing Bun-based projects with native C++ dependencies in Nix
03Building a private TypeScript tool from source within a Nix Flake
