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
aidercommand available. -
Using the
aiderCommand: Once inside the shell, you can use theaidercommand 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
aiderCLI tool is installed and upgraded within the virtual environment. - The
PATHis configured to include the virtual environment'sbindirectory.
For more details, refer to the flake.nix file in this repository.