Package Management
nix-env
Package management for user packages.
NixOS
Verified: 2026-05-10
Syntax
$nix-env [OPTIONS] ACTIONS
Examples
$nix-env -i nixpkgs.hello
$nix-env -u nixpkgs.hello
$nix-env -e nixpkgs.hello
$nix-env -q
Typical use cases
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Standard usage
nix-env --help
Note
For user packages, not system-wide. Base command.
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