nix-helper

Enforce Nix coding standards with statix checks and nixfmt formatting.

2|Updated Mar 2, 2026

Search Tags:#code quality #best practices #coding standards #development tools #Nix

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npx skills add https://github.com/joegoldin/agent-skills --skill nix-helper

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Skill: nix-helper
Source: https://github.com/joegoldin/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/nix-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joegoldin/agent-skills --skill nix-helper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires statix, nixfmt, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that your Nix files are up to code by enforcing best practices such as statix scans, issue addressing, and formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Anti-pattern Detection: Use statix to automatically identify code quality issues.
Issue Addressing: Directly apply changes to address issues found by statix.
Formatting: Format files with nixfmt to ensure readability and maintainability.
Use Case: Maintain consistent Nix file standards across your team or project, leading to more robust code and less downtime due to bugs.

Quick Start

Use nix-helper to analyze the 'project.nix' file and ensure best practices are met.

Frequently Asked Questions about nix-helper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enforce Nix coding standards and best practices in my project?▼

To enforce Nix coding standards, you can use this Skill to run statix for anti-pattern detection and nixfmt for automatic file formatting, ensuring code quality and readability across your project.

What is the best way to automatically format Nix files for consistency?▼

The best way to format Nix files is by applying nixfmt, which automatically rewrites your code to meet consistent formatting standards, improving overall readability and maintainability for your development workflow.

How does statix detect anti-patterns in Nix code?▼

Statix detects anti-patterns by scanning your Nix files to identify code quality issues and common mistakes, allowing you to directly address these problems and maintain more robust code.

Do I need to install statix and nixfmt to use this Nix helper?▼

Yes, you need both statix and nixfmt installed in your environment, as this Skill relies on these external dependencies to execute its code quality checks and file formatting tasks.

Can I use this Nix code quality checker in continuous integration pipelines?▼

Yes, this Skill is intended for continuous integration environments within Nix development workflows, allowing you to automatically verify that Nix files meet project standards during CI.