code-manage-nix

Search for and add Nix packages to the environment.

Process

1. Identify Package:

   • Get the common name from user (e.g., "ripgrep", "python requests")
   • Use nix-locate (via Bash) or WebSearch to find the exact attribute path in nixpkgs (e.g., pkgs.ripgrep, pkgs.python3Packages.requests)
   • Crucial: Verify the package exists in the current nixpkgs channel/version

2. Detect Configuration:

   • Locate flake.nix, shell.nix, or default.nix
   • Identify where buildInputs or packages are defined

3. Modify Configuration:

   • Add the verified package attribute to the list
   • Maintain alphabetical order if existing list is sorted
   • Use write_file or replace to apply changes

4. Verify:

   • Run nix flake check (if flake) or nix-shell --run "true"
   • If verification fails, undo and report

Output

1. Package Found: Exact attribute name
2. File Modified: Path to config
3. Verification Status: Success/Fail