nix-shell.3
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Nix Shell.3 Command: Run Command In Shell With Package
Use for run command in shell with package with Nix Shell.3. Exact CLI syntax to run command in shell with package using Nix Shell.3.
When to use this: Use for run command in shell with package with Nix Shell.3.
Command Syntax
nix shell <nixpkgs#pkg> -c <some-cmd --someflag 'Some other arguments'>nix shell <nixpkgs#pkg> -c <some-cmd --someflag 'Some other arguments'>Command Breakdown
-c- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--someflag- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to run command in shell with package using Nix Shell.3.
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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