nix-shell.3
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Nix Shell.3 Command: Start Shell With Package Older Nixpkgs Version
Use for start shell with package older nixpkgs version with Nix Shell.3. Exact CLI syntax to start shell with package older nixpkgs version using Nix Shell.3.
When to use this: Use for start shell with package older nixpkgs version with Nix Shell.3.
Command Syntax
nix shell <nixpkgs/nixos-21.05#pkg>nix shell <nixpkgs/nixos-21.05#pkg>Command Breakdown
nix is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to start shell with package older nixpkgs version 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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