nix-build.2

builds Nix derivations

TLDR

Build default.nix

$ nix-build

Build specific attribute

$ nix-build -A [package]

Build from nixpkgs

$ nix-build '<nixpkgs>' -A [hello]

Build without result link

$ nix-build --no-out-link

SYNOPSIS

nix-build [options] [path]

DESCRIPTION

nix-build builds Nix derivations. This is an alternate documentation version.The tool evaluates Nix expressions. Produces store paths and result links.

PARAMETERS

PATH

Nix expression path.

-A ATTR

Attribute to build.

--no-out-link

Skip result symlink.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo apt install nix-bin

sudo dnf install nix

sudo pacman -S nix

sudo apk add nix

sudo zypper install nix

nix profile install nixpkgs#nix

CAVEATS

Part of Nix toolset. Legacy interface. Use nix build for flakes.

HISTORY

nix-build is a core Nix command for building derivations from expressions.