Does it support searching for NixOS configuration options?

Yes, it can query the full NixOS options database to help you find the correct settings for services, hardware, and system behavior.

Does it search the Nix unstable channel?

Yes, you can specify channels such as 'unstable' or specific stable releases like '24.11' to find the exact version of software you need.

Can this skill find which package provides a specific command?

Yes, it can search for packages by program name, allowing Claude to identify exactly which package needs to be installed to provide a specific binary.

Can I check if a package is available for Apple Silicon?

Absolutely. The skill supports platform-specific searches for architectures like aarch64-darwin, x86_64-linux, and more.

Nix Package & Options Search

Name: Nix Package & Options Search
Author: aldoborrero

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Deployment & DevOps

Searches Nix packages, NixOS configuration options, and flakes to streamline environment setup and system configuration.

About

The nix-search skill empowers Claude to interactively query the search.nixos.org database to find exact package attribute names, configuration options, and flakes. It eliminates guesswork by providing real-time information on package versions, platform availability, and binary-to-package mappings. Designed for proactive use, it allows Claude to automatically verify package existence before modifying flake.nix or configuration.nix files, ensuring more reliable and reproducible builds.

Key Features

Search Nix packages by binary name, attribute, or keyword description
Context-aware integration for direct code injection into Nix files
Filter results by platform architecture and Nix channel (stable/unstable)
1 GitHub stars
Lookup NixOS system options with type definitions and descriptions
Discover community flakes for advanced Nix setups

Use Cases

Identifying which package provides a missing command or binary
Updating flake development shells with correct package attribute names
Configuring NixOS services by discovering valid configuration options

About

Key Features

Search Nix packages by binary name, attribute, or keyword description
Context-aware integration for direct code injection into Nix files
Filter results by platform architecture and Nix channel (stable/unstable)
1 GitHub stars
Lookup NixOS system options with type definitions and descriptions
Discover community flakes for advanced Nix setups

Use Cases

Identifying which package provides a missing command or binary
Updating flake development shells with correct package attribute names
Configuring NixOS services by discovering valid configuration options