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nix-package-finder

Use this skill when the user asks to find, search for, or identify Nix packages. Handles searches across nixpkgs channels, finds correct attribute paths, checks versions, and can locate specific versions via nixhub. Triggered by queries like "find nix package for X", "what's the nix package for Y", or "search for package Z".

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Updated 1/18/2026
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quick start

Installation and usage

Use this skill when the user asks to find, search for, or identify Nix packages. Handles searches across nixpkgs channels, finds correct attribute paths, checks versions, and can locate specific versions via nixhub. Triggered by queries like "find nix package for X", "what's the nix package for Y", or "search for package Z".

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use nix-package-finder