nix search
Search for packages in a Nix flake.
See tldr nix3 flake for information about flakes.
More information: https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/command-ref/new-cli/nix3-search.html.
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Search
nixpkgsfor a package based on its name or description:
nix search {{nixpkgs}} {{search_term...}} -
Show description of a package from nixpkgs:
nix search {{nixpkgs#pkg}} -
Show all packages available from a flake on github:
nix search {{github:owner/repo}}
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