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# nix search
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> Search for packages in a Nix flake.
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> More information: <https://nix.dev/manual/nix/stable/command-ref/new-cli/nix3-search.html>.
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- Search `nixpkgs` for a package based on its name or description:
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`nix search {{nixpkgs}} {{search_term}}`
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- Show description of a package from nixpkgs:
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`nix search {{nixpkgs#pkg}}`
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- Show all packages available from a flake on github:
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`nix search {{github:owner/repo}}`
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