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Nix Classic Command: Search Package In Nixpkgs By Name
Use for search package in nixpkgs by name with Nix Classic. Exact CLI syntax to search package in nixpkgs by name using Nix Classic.
When to use this: Use for search package in nixpkgs by name with Nix Classic.
Command Syntax
nix-env -qaP <search_term_regex>nix-env -qaP <search_term_regex>Command Breakdown
-qaP- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
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Purpose: Exact syntax to search package in nixpkgs by name using Nix Classic.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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