This repository provides a Nix Flake configuration for setting up an environment to use the Aider CLI tool. The environment is configured to ensure all necessary dependencies are available and the aider
command is ready to use.
The purpose of this flake is to create a reproducible environment for using the Aider CLI tool. By using Nix Flakes, we ensure that the environment is consistent across different machines and setups.
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Clone the Repository:
git clone <repository-url> cd <repository-directory>
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Enter the Development Shell:
nix develop
This command will drop you into a shell with all the dependencies set up and the
aider
command available. -
Using the
aider
Command: Once inside the shell, you can use theaider
command as needed. For more information on how to useaider
, refer to the Aider CLI tool documentation and the GitHub repository.
The environment is defined in the flake.nix
file. It includes:
- Python 3 and essential Python packages (
virtualenv
,pip
,setuptools
,wheel
). - A virtual environment (
.venv
) that is automatically created and activated. - The
aider
CLI tool is installed and upgraded within the virtual environment. - The
PATH
is configured to include the virtual environment'sbin
directory.
For more details, refer to the flake.nix
file in this repository.