nix-run
runs programs from Nix packages
TLDR
Run package from nixpkgs
$ nix run nixpkgs#[hello]
Run from flake$ nix run [.#default]
Run with arguments$ nix run nixpkgs#[cowsay] -- "[Hello]"
Run from GitHub$ nix run [github:owner/repo]
Run specific app$ nix run [.#apps.x86_64-linux.default]
SYNOPSIS
nix run [options] installable [-- args]
DESCRIPTION
nix run runs programs from Nix packages. No installation required.The tool fetches and runs packages. Temporary execution without pollution.
PARAMETERS
INSTALLABLE
Flake reference to run.ARGS
Arguments to pass to program.--impure
Allow impure evaluation.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
nix profile install nixpkgs#nix-run
CAVEATS
Requires flakes enabled. Downloads on first run. Network dependent.
HISTORY
nix run is part of the new Nix CLI for running packages without installation.