nixpkgs-hammering
A linter for Nix package expressions that identifies common mistakes and provides explanations for Nixpkgs contributors.
What is nixpkgs-hammering?
nixpkgs-hammering is a specialized linter tool for Nix package expressions that identifies common mistakes and anti-patterns in Nixpkgs. It provides detailed explanations for warnings to help package maintainers improve code quality and adhere to Nix packaging conventions.
Nix package maintainers, especially those reviewing pull requests or learning Nix packaging best practices, and developers contributing packages to Nixpkgs.
It offers targeted, educational feedback that catches subtle packaging errors while teaching Nix idioms, helping maintainers ensure package quality and consistency across the Nixpkgs repository.
Overview
Beat your package expressions into a shape
Use Cases
Best For
- Reviewing Nix package pull requests for common mistakes
- Learning Nix packaging conventions and best practices
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