Update three nixpkgs flake inputs to latest revisions with confirmation.
npx skills add https://github.com/dudeofawesome/nix-config --skill update-nixpkgs
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: update-nixpkgs Source: https://github.com/dudeofawesome/nix-config/tree/main/.claude/skills/update-nixpkgs Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dudeofawesome/nix-config --skill update-nixpkgs
This Skill automates the process of updating nixpkgs flake inputs across linux-stable, darwin-stable, and unstable, ensuring consistent versions.
Use the nix flake update command to refresh the three nixpkgs channels.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To update nixpkgs flake inputs, this Skill runs nix flake update to refresh linux-stable, darwin-stable, and unstable channels simultaneously. It ensures consistent versions across multi-platform Nix configurations and reports old-to-new revisions for traceability.
The safest way to refresh nixpkgs channels involves a guided confirmation step before executing updates. This Skill validates results and reports old-to-new revisions, avoiding unintended changes while keeping systems aligned across NixOS and macOS environments.
Yes, the nixpkgs update process works for both NixOS and macOS multi-host environments. It is designed for teams managing multi-platform Nix configurations where flakes manage channel inputs, keeping darwin-stable and linux-stable revisions synchronized.
You can track old and new nixpkgs revisions through the Skill's automated reporting feature. After executing the flake update, it validates results and reports the old and new revisions for each channel, providing an auditable change history for traceability.
Yes, you can preview nixpkgs flake input changes before applying them. The Skill includes a user confirmation step via AskUserQuestion, allowing you to review and validate the proposed channel updates to avoid unintended changes to your Nix configuration.
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