Nix Module Options Explorer FAQs

Question 1

What does the Nix Module Options Explorer skill do?

Accepted Answer

This skill allows Claude to programmatically query and retrieve documentation for NixOS and Home Manager module options directly from your local flake. It provides detailed information including option types, default values, and usage examples without needing an external web search.

Question 2

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

Use this skill when configuring NixOS or Home Manager and you need to verify if a module exists, explore available settings for a service (like Nginx or Git), or double-check the expected data type for a specific configuration option.

Question 3

Does this skill require an internet connection to work?

Accepted Answer

No. The skill performs offline programmatic evaluation using your local Nix flake and upstream module definitions. This makes it faster and more reliable than web-based search tools, especially in restricted network environments.

Question 4

How does this skill improve my Nix development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates context-switching between your terminal and a browser. By allowing Claude to query options directly, you get instant, accurate configuration guidance that is specifically tailored to the versions of NixOS and Home Manager defined in your project's flake.

Question 5

Can it search for options in my own custom modules?

Accepted Answer

The primary commands are optimized for upstream 'pure' modules to ensure accuracy. However, the skill provides technical patterns that can be adapted to query your specific nixosConfigurations or homeConfigurations if you need to inspect custom user modules.

Nix Module Options Explorer

Nix Module Options Explorer

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