nix3-store:tldr:9b42f

nix3-store: Delete a specific store path (most be unused).

$ nix store delete ${-nix-store----}

try on your machine

The command "nix store delete ${-nix-store----}" is used to delete the specified store paths from the Nix store.

In this command, "${-nix-store----}" refers to the directory path of the Nix store. The actual value will vary depending on your system configuration. The "-nix-store----" placeholder suggests that this portion of the command may be customized or further specified based on your specific setup.

The "nix store delete" command is a Nix package manager command that removes the specified store paths from the Nix store. The Nix store is a directory containing all the packages and their dependencies installed on a Nix-based system.

By executing this command, you can remove specific packages or dependencies from the Nix store, freeing up disk space and potentially resolving any issues related to those packages.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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