cabal2nix
Generate Nix build instructions from Cabal files to integrate Haskell projects into the Nix ecosystem.
What is cabal2nix?
cabal2nix is a tool that generates Nix build instructions from Cabal files, allowing Haskell projects to be integrated into the Nix package management system. It solves the problem of managing Haskell dependencies reproducibly by converting Cabal's package descriptions into Nix expressions, which can be used within nixpkgs and NixOS.
Haskell developers and Nix users who need to build, package, or distribute Haskell software within the Nix ecosystem, particularly those maintaining or contributing to nixpkgs.
Developers choose cabal2nix because it provides a reliable bridge between Haskell's Cabal and Nix, enabling reproducible builds, declarative dependency management, and seamless integration with the broader Nix toolchain without sacrificing Haskell-native workflows.
Overview
Generate Nix build instructions from a Cabal file
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting existing Haskell projects to Nix for reproducible builds
- Generating and maintaining the haskellPackages set in nixpkgs
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