NixPkgs Search

Raycast version of https://search.nixos.org

Features

• Search NixOS packages directly from Raycast
• View package details including description, version, homepage, and licenses
• Copy package attribute names, URLs, and source code links
• Support for multiple NixOS branches - switch between different NixOS versions
• In-app branch switcher with validation

Preferences

Search Result Count

Choose how many results to display at once:

• 10 results
• 20 results (default)
• 50 results
• 100 results

Branch Selection

Branch Selection

The extension features a branch selector directly in the search interface. Available NixOS branches are validated at runtime to ensure they are currently indexed by search.nixos.org.

Available Branches

The dropdown includes:

• Unstable (rolling release) - Latest bleeding edge packages
• NixOS 25.05 - Current stable release

Simply select your preferred branch from the dropdown in the search bar to switch between different NixOS versions.

How It Works

The extension uses a predefined list of NixOS branches that are currently supported by search.nixos.org. The available branches are hardcoded in the extension to ensure reliable access to working search endpoints.