nix-edit
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Nix Edit Command: Dump Nix Source To Stdout
Use for dump nix source to stdout with Nix Edit. Exact CLI syntax to dump nix source to stdout using Nix Edit.
When to use this: Use for dump nix source to stdout with Nix Edit.
Command Syntax
EDITOR=cat nix edit <nixpkgs#pkg>EDITOR=cat nix edit <nixpkgs#pkg>Command Breakdown
EDITOR=cat is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to dump nix source to stdout using Nix Edit.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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