javimosch nixpkgs-fmt Plugin
Nix code formatter for nixpkgs. Format Nix expressions and configurations according to nixpkgs style guidelines.
Commands
Nix Formatting
nixpkgs-fmt nix format— Format Nix code
Utility
nixpkgs-fmt _ _— Passthrough to nixpkgs-fmt CLI
Usage Examples
- "Format Nix code"
- "Format nixpkgs expression"
- "Format NixOS config"
- "Check Nix formatting"
Installation
brew install nixpkgs-fmt
Or via Nix:
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nixpkgs-fmt
Examples
# Format Nix file
nixpkgs-fmt nix format default.nix
# Check without modifying
nixpkgs-fmt nix format default.nix --check
# Write changes
nixpkgs-fmt nix format default.nix --write
# Verify formatting
nixpkgs-fmt nix format default.nix --verify
# Any nixpkgs-fmt command with passthrough
nixpkgs-fmt _ _ default.nix
nixpkgs-fmt _ _ default.nix --check
Key Features
- Nixpkgs - nixpkgs style guidelines
- Format - Nix code formatting
- Check - Check without changes
- Verify - Verify formatting
- Standard - Consistent style
- NixOS - NixOS configs
- Fast - Quick formatting
- Easy - Simple interface
- Maintainers - Package maintainers
- Reliable - Reliable output
Notes
- Great for Nix package maintainers
- Follows nixpkgs style guide
- Perfect for NixOS configs
- Pre-commit hook support