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tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# nix search
> Search for packages in a Nix flake.
> See also: `nix3 flake` for information about flakes.
> More information: <https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/command-ref/new-cli/nix3-search.html>.
- Search `nixpkgs` for a package based on its name or description:
`nix search {{nixpkgs}} {{search_term}}`
- Show description of a package from nixpkgs:
`nix search {{nixpkgs#pkg}}`
- Show all packages available from a flake on github:
`nix search {{github:owner/repo}}`