Nix Package Management for Users

doc/manual/source/package-management/index.md

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This chapter discusses how to do package management with Nix, i.e.,
how to obtain, install, upgrade, and erase packages. This is the
“user’s” perspective of the Nix system — people who want to *create*
packages should consult the chapter on the [Nix language](../language/index.md).

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Title: Nix Package Management for Users

Summary

This chapter focuses on package management using Nix from a user's perspective, covering how to obtain, install, upgrade, and erase software packages. It distinguishes this from creating packages, which is addressed in a separate chapter on the Nix language.