nix config check: improve error when no nix-env in PATH#15046
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It is possible that the `nix` executable is installed but not `nix-env` (this may be unusual but for example in Fedora we have a separate `nix-legacy` subpackage, which includes the `nix-env` symlink). The current error message: ``` $ nix config check --verbose Running checks against store uri: local [FAIL] Multiple versions of nix found in PATH: ``` when there is no nix-env in PATH is confusing. This change makes the error message precise for the missing nix-env case.
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Motivation
When there is no
nix-envin PATH the current error message:is a bit confusing.
This change improves the error message in this case to say
No nix-env found in PATH.Perhaps the current error message could also mention
nix-env?Context
It is possible that the
nixexecutable is installed but notnix-env(this may be unusual but for example in Fedora we have a separate
nix-legacysubpackage,which includes the
nix-envsymlink).This makes sense for rootless usage (without
/nix) or for just pure modern workflows in general.Add 👍 to pull requests you find important.
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