nixos_search

Search NixOS packages, options, programs, or flakes to find accurate system configurations. Specify query, type, limit, and channel for precise results. Streamline NixOS resource discovery with structured output.

Instructions

Search NixOS packages, options, or programs.

Args: query: Search term to look for search_type: Type of search - "packages", "options", "programs", or "flakes" limit: Maximum number of results to return (1-100) channel: NixOS channel to search in (e.g., "unstable", "stable", "25.05")

Returns: Plain text results with bullet points or error message

Input Schema

Name	Required	Default
`channel`	No	unstable
`limit`	No
`query`	Yes
`search_type`	No	packages

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "channel": {
      "default": "unstable",
      "title": "Channel",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "limit": {
      "default": 20,
      "title": "Limit",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "query": {
      "title": "Query",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "search_type": {
      "default": "packages",
      "title": "Search Type",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

mcp-nixos

nixos_search

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Input Schema (JSON Schema)

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