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nix3-search:tldr:0a4eb
nix3-search: Search `nixpkgs` for a package based on its name or description.
$ nix search ${nixpkgs} ${search_term---}
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The command "nix search ${nixpkgs} ${search_term---}" is used in the Nix package manager to search for packages within the specified Nixpkgs repository.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "nix search": This is the command to perform a search within the Nixpkgs repository.
- "${nixpkgs}": This is a placeholder for the path to the Nixpkgs repository. It should be replaced with the actual path on your system. The Nixpkgs repository is a collection of software packages available for installation with Nix.
- "${search_term}": This is another placeholder for the search term you want to use. It should be replaced with the specific package or keyword you want to search for.
By running this command and replacing the placeholders with the relevant values, you can search for packages within the specified Nixpkgs repository that match the provided search term.
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