nix-classic

Verified for current stable LTS

Nix Classic Commands

Nix Classic command syntax with verified terminal examples.

Commands

6 commands for Nix Classic

nix-classic Operations

Nix Classic Command: Install Packages Permanently

nix-env -iA <nixpkgs.pkg1 nixpkgs.pkg2 ...>

nix-classic Operations

Nix Classic Command: Remove Unused Paths From Nix Store

nix-collect-garbage

nix-classic Search

Nix Classic Command: Search Package In Nixpkgs By Name

nix-env -qaP <search_term_regex>

nix-classic Operations

Nix Classic Command: Show Dependencies Of Store Path In Tree Format

nix-store -q --tree /nix/store/<checksum-package-version.ext>

nix-classic Archive

Nix Classic Command: Start Shell With Specified Packages

nix-shell -p <pkg1 pkg2 pkg3 ...>

nix-classic Operations

Nix Classic Command: Update Nix Channels Repositories

nix-channel --update

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FAQ

Coverage: Focused examples for common Nix Classic workflows.

Verified version: current stable LTS.

Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.