Can I search for packages on specific platforms?

Yes, the skill supports platform-specific searches for architectures like aarch64-darwin (Apple Silicon) or x86_64-linux.

Does this skill help with NixOS configuration?

Absolutely. It can search for NixOS options like 'networking.firewall' to provide the correct syntax and documentation for your configuration.nix.

What does the nix-search skill do?

It allows Claude to query search.nixos.org for packages, options, and flakes, helping it write valid Nix code and configuration files.

How does Claude use this skill during coding?

Claude uses it proactively; if you ask to add a tool to your environment, Claude will search for the correct attribute name and verify it exists before writing the code.

Can I check for packages in the NixOS unstable channel?

Yes, you can specify channels like unstable or specific releases such as 24.11 to find the exact package versions you need.

Nix Search & Configuration

Name: Nix Search & Configuration
Author: aldoborrero

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Deployment & DevOps

Searches and retrieves Nix packages, NixOS configuration options, and flakes directly from search.nixos.org to streamline environment setup.

The nix-search skill integrates powerful Nix ecosystem discovery tools directly into Claude's workflow. It allows Claude to proactively find package attributes, identify which packages provide specific binaries, and look up detailed NixOS configuration options without manual intervention. By verifying package availability across various platforms and NixOS channels, this skill ensures that infrastructure-as-code files like flake.nix and configuration.nix are accurate, reproducible, and ready for deployment.

Key Features

01Lookup NixOS configuration options with descriptions and type information

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03Search by binary name to identify which Nix package provides a specific program

04Filter searches by platform architecture and specific NixOS release channels

05Proactive version checking to ensure compatibility with development requirements

06Discover and verify Nix flakes for modern project dependency management

Use Cases

01Finding the right NixOS options to configure system services like Nginx or Firewalls

02Automatically adding correct package attributes to flake.nix devShells

03Verifying package availability for cross-platform development on Apple Silicon or Linux

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add aldoborrero/nix-search nix-search

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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