Aldoborrero Nix Search
aldoborrero-nix-search is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that adds agent skills for searching Nix packages, flakes, and NixOS options.
by aldoborrero · github.com/aldoborrero/nix-search
Let Claude search Nix packages, flakes, and NixOS options while you set up reproducible dev shells or infra configs.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install aldoborrero-nix-search@aldoborrero/nix-searchBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:aldoborrero/nix-search") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:aldoborrero/nix-search").
What it does
aldoborrero-nix-search is a one-skill Claude Code plugin that teaches the agent how to work with Nix packages, flakes, and NixOS options through structured search behavior. Solo builders and small teams who standardize on Nix for reproducible environments often lose time context-switching to search.nixos.org or manual nix-env queries; this plugin keeps discovery inside the coding session. Install it when you are adding dependencies to flake.nix, debugging why a package is missing, or comparing module options before committing to a NixOS layout. It is narrowly scoped—not a full Nix tutor or CI pipeline—and fits builders who already chose Nix and want faster, agent-guided lookups. The catalog lists it under Build → Integrations because that is where dependency and toolchain decisions usually land, even though the same lookups support operate-phase infra tweaks later.
Highlights
- Search Nix packages and flakes from the agent without leaving the editor
- Query NixOS module options when drafting system or dev environment configs
- Keyword-aligned workflow for nixsearch-style discovery in Claude Code
- Single-plugin bundle focused purely on Nix and NixOS literacy
- Pairs with declarative shell and infra repos that already use flakes
Why builders use it
You keep tabbing out to Nix search sites or guessing package names while Claude drafts your flake or NixOS config.
Your agent can look up packages and options in context so Nix edits stay accurate and you ship reproducible shells faster.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Development Tools.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 1 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is aldoborrero-nix-search for?
It is for developers on Nix or NixOS who use Claude Code and want package and option search baked into the agent workflow.
When should I use aldoborrero-nix-search?
Use it while editing flake.nix, home-manager, or NixOS modules whenever you need to confirm packages, versions, or available options.
How do I add aldoborrero-nix-search to my agent?
Register the aldoborrero/nix-search Claude Code plugin from the repo in your Claude Code plugin settings, then invoke the bundled Nix search skill in relevant sessions.
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