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nix-index

Nix package locator behind the nix-locate command.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-05-01

Last seen:2026-05-01

Sightings:1

Source:github.com

What it is

Nix package locator behind the nix-locate command.

Why developers recommend it

Suggested as the CLI answer when package names vary across distros.

Hacker News evidence

2026-05-01

A commenter pointed to `nix-locate -r 'bin/foo$'` as the command-line alternative.

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