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---
name: nxv
description: Use this skill when the user wants to find Nix package versions, search nixpkgs history, or locate specific commits for Nix shell commands.
---
# nxv Plugin
Find any version of any Nix package, instantly.
## Commands
### Package Search
- `nxv package search` — Search for Nix packages
- `nxv package info` — Show package details
- `nxv package history` — Show version history
## Usage Examples
- "Find all versions of Python in nixpkgs"
- "Search for nodejs packages"
- "Get info about a specific package"
- "See when a version was available"
## Installation
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/utensils/nxv/main/install.sh | sh
```
Or:
```bash
cargo install nxv
nix run github:utensils/nxv -- search python
```
## Examples
```bash
# Search for packages
nxv search python
nxv search python 3.11
nxv search "json parser" --desc
# Get package info
nxv info python
nxv info python 3.11.0
# Version history
nxv history python
nxv history python 3.11.0
# Use a found version
nix shell nixpkgs/e4a45f9#python
```
## Key Features
- Fast search with Bloom filter
- Version history for all packages
- Multiple interfaces: CLI, HTTP API, or web UI
- NixOS module for systemd service
- SQLite FTS5 full-text search
