# Nix Mode

> Handle Clawdbot operations in Nix mode (configuration management, environment detection).

- Skill: `kbarbel640-del/nix-mode` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add kbarbel640-del/nix-mode`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/kbarbel640-del/nix-mode/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: kbarbel640-del (https://skillmd.com/u/kbarbel640-del)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/kbarbel640-del/nix-mode

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# Clawdbot Nix Mode Skill

This skill handles Clawdbot operations specifically when running in Nix mode.

## Nix Mode Specific Features

### Environment Detection
- Detect when `CLAWDBOT_NIX_MODE=1` is set
- Identify Nix-managed configuration paths
- Recognize Nix-specific error messages and behaviors

### Configuration Management
- Understand that auto-install flows are disabled in Nix mode
- Guide users to proper Nix package management
- Explain why certain self-modification features are unavailable

### Path Handling
- Recognize Nix store paths
- Understand the difference between config and state directories
- Handle `CLAWDBOT_CONFIG_PATH` and `CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR` appropriately

### Troubleshooting
- Identify Nix-specific remediation messages
- Guide users to proper dependency management via Nix
- Explain the read-only Nix mode banner behavior

## Usage Guidelines

When operating in Nix mode:
1. Do not attempt to auto-install dependencies
2. Direct users to Nix package management instead
3. Respect the immutable nature of Nix installations
4. Advise on proper configuration practices for Nix environments