nix-mode
Handle Clawdbot operations in Nix mode (configuration management, environment detection).
Packaged view
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Install command
npx @skill-hub/cli install openclaw-skills-nix-mode
Repository
Skill path: skills/chronicuser21/nix-mode
Handle Clawdbot operations in Nix mode (configuration management, environment detection).
Open repositoryBest for
Primary workflow: Ship Full Stack.
Technical facets: Full Stack.
Target audience: everyone.
License: Unknown.
Original source
Catalog source: SkillHub Club.
Repository owner: openclaw.
This is still a mirrored public skill entry. Review the repository before installing into production workflows.
What it helps with
- Install nix-mode into Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, or OpenCode workflows
- Review https://github.com/openclaw/skills before adding nix-mode to shared team environments
- Use nix-mode for development workflows
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Original source / Raw SKILL.md
---
name: nix-mode
description: Handle Clawdbot operations in Nix mode (configuration management, environment detection).
metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"❄️","requires":{"bins":["nix","bash"],"envs":["CLAWDBOT_NIX_MODE"]},"install":[]}}
---
# Clawdbot Nix Mode Skill
This skill handles Clawdbot operations specifically when running in Nix mode.
## Nix Mode Specific Features
### Environment Detection
- Detect when `CLAWDBOT_NIX_MODE=1` is set
- Identify Nix-managed configuration paths
- Recognize Nix-specific error messages and behaviors
### Configuration Management
- Understand that auto-install flows are disabled in Nix mode
- Guide users to proper Nix package management
- Explain why certain self-modification features are unavailable
### Path Handling
- Recognize Nix store paths
- Understand the difference between config and state directories
- Handle `CLAWDBOT_CONFIG_PATH` and `CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR` appropriately
### Troubleshooting
- Identify Nix-specific remediation messages
- Guide users to proper dependency management via Nix
- Explain the read-only Nix mode banner behavior
## Usage Guidelines
When operating in Nix mode:
1. Do not attempt to auto-install dependencies
2. Direct users to Nix package management instead
3. Respect the immutable nature of Nix installations
4. Advise on proper configuration practices for Nix environments
---
## Skill Companion Files
> Additional files collected from the skill directory layout.
### _meta.json
```json
{
"owner": "chronicuser21",
"slug": "nix-mode",
"displayName": "Nix Mode",
"latest": {
"version": "1.0.0",
"publishedAt": 1769541281596,
"commit": "https://github.com/clawdbot/skills/commit/9c611e9a8cf65fc6d0f6b9d0382cf3ed7a9dde00"
},
"history": []
}
```