nix3-run

executes packages without installing

TLDR

Run package

$ nix3 run nixpkgs#[hello]

Run from flake

$ nix3 run [.#default]

Run with args

$ nix3 run nixpkgs#[cowsay] -- "[text]"

SYNOPSIS

nix3 run [options] installable [-- args]

DESCRIPTION

nix3 run executes packages without installing. Alternative name for nix run.The tool runs programs temporarily. Downloads and executes from store.

PARAMETERS

INSTALLABLE

Flake reference.

ARGS

Program arguments.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Alias for nix run. Network required. Temporary execution.

HISTORY

nix3 run is the new Nix CLI for running packages without system installation.