How do I configure the profile location for the agent?

Users should provide a directory in their PATH and set the AGENT_PROFILE environment variable to that directory so the agent knows where to manage the Nix profile.

How does the agent ensure the correct package is installed?

The skill instructs the agent to always perform a search before installation, preferably using JSON output for reliable parsing of package names and flake references.

Can I install packages from custom GitHub repositories?

Yes, the skill supports Nix flake references, allowing you to install packages directly from GitHub or other custom registries using the 'nix profile add' command.

Does this skill require sudo or root access?

No, this skill is specifically designed to manage local Nix profiles within user-accessible directories, allowing for tool installation without administrative privileges.

What happens if I have an older version of Nix?

The skill includes troubleshooting guidance for older Nix versions, noting that the 'add' sub-command was previously called 'install'.

Nix Profile Manager

Name: Nix Profile Manager
Author: YPares

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Developer Tools

Manages local Nix profiles to dynamically install tools and dependencies without requiring system-wide changes or root access.

About

The Nix Profile Manager skill empowers AI agents to maintain isolated and reproducible development environments by managing local Nix profiles within user-defined directories. It provides comprehensive guidance for installing tools via Nix flakes, searching for packages across registries, and managing profile metadata without the need for sudo permissions. This skill is essential for developers and agents who need to provision ephemeral or project-specific toolchains safely and deterministically, ensuring that required binaries are always accessible in the environment's path.

Key Features

Seamless integration with Nix Flakes for deterministic versioning
Sudo-less tool installation using local Nix profiles
Automated package searching with JSON-optimized output for agents
Registry management for custom flake aliases and GitHub references
2 GitHub stars
Guided profile maintenance including upgrades and package removal

Use Cases

Setting up reproducible development environments on the fly
Provisioning specific CLI tools for automated coding tasks
Managing isolated project dependencies without system-wide conflicts

About

Key Features

Seamless integration with Nix Flakes for deterministic versioning
Sudo-less tool installation using local Nix profiles
Automated package searching with JSON-optimized output for agents
Registry management for custom flake aliases and GitHub references
2 GitHub stars
Guided profile maintenance including upgrades and package removal

Use Cases

Setting up reproducible development environments on the fly
Provisioning specific CLI tools for automated coding tasks
Managing isolated project dependencies without system-wide conflicts