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nix-eval

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Evaluate and inspect Nix expressions

Software Engineering#debugging#evaluation#nix#flakes#nixpkgs#derivation
Authorekala-project
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand and debug the evaluation of Nix expressions, making it easier to inspect derivations and troubleshoot Nix code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluate Nix Expressions: Use nix-instantiate and nix eval to get values from Nix code.
  • Inspect Derivations: Examine the inputs, outputs, and environment of Nix derivations.
  • Debug Evaluation Errors: Utilize flags like --show-trace to pinpoint issues in Nix expressions.
  • Use Case: You're unsure why a specific Nix package isn't building correctly. You can use this skill to evaluate the relevant Nix expression, inspect the derivation's build inputs, and check for any evaluation errors.

Quick Start

Evaluate the Nix expression '1 + 1' and show the result.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Name: nix-eval
Download link: https://github.com/ekala-project/ekala-claude-skills/archive/main.zip#nix-eval

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