Question 1

How do I install nix-zsh-completions with Oh-My-ZSH?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository into ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins and add 'nix-zsh-completions' to the plugins list in ~/.zshrc, as shown in the README. Then restart ZSH or source the file to enable completions.

Question 2

Is nix-zsh-completions better than standard bash completions for Nix?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it offers more comprehensive and intelligent completions specifically tailored for ZSH, with support for NixOS and NixOps beyond basic Nix commands. However, it's only for ZSH users, while bash completions might be simpler but less feature-rich.

Question 3

How can I enable the nix-shell prompt prefix?

Accepted Answer

Add 'prompt_nix_shell_setup' to your ~/.zshrc file after installing the plugin, which will prefix your prompt with '[nix-shell]' when in a nix-shell environment, as detailed in the README.

Question 4

What ZSH version do I need for nix-zsh-completions to work?

Accepted Answer

You need ZSH version 5.2 or newer, as completions are broken in versions 5.0.8 or older. Check your ZSH version with 'zsh --version' before installing.

Question 5

Does nix-zsh-completions work with antigen or other ZSH frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it integrates with Antigen by adding 'antigen bundle git@github.com:nix-community/nix-zsh-completions.git' to ~/.zshrc, and it's compatible with other frameworks via manual sourcing, per the README instructions.

Question 6

How to update nix-zsh-completions after installation?

Accepted Answer

If installed via Git, pull the latest changes from the repository; for Oh-My-ZSH, update in ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins. Restart ZSH or re-source .zshrc to apply updates, though the README doesn't specify automated update methods.

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