nix-init
Generate Nix packages from URLs with automatic hash prefetching, dependency inference, and license detection.
What is nix-init?
nix-init is a command-line tool that automates the creation of Nix package definitions from source URLs. It streamlines the packaging process for Nix users by handling tedious tasks like fetching hashes and detecting dependencies, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Nix package maintainers and developers who need to create or update Nix package definitions, particularly for Rust, Go, and Python projects.
Developers choose nix-init because it automates repetitive packaging tasks like hash prefetching and dependency inference, offers interactive prompts for guided generation, and supports multiple builders and fetchers while remaining configurable for advanced workflows.
Overview
Generate Nix packages from URLs with hash prefetching, dependency inference, license detection, and more [maintainer=@figsoda]
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating initial Nix package definitions for Rust, Go, or Python projects from a source URL.
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