Functions Reference

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# Functions reference {#chap-functions}

The nixpkgs repository has several utility functions to manipulate Nix expressions.

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functions/debug.section.md
functions/prefer-remote-fetch.section.md
functions/nix-gitignore.section.md
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Title: Functions Reference

Summary

This section introduces a collection of utility functions found within the nixpkgs repository, all designed to manipulate Nix expressions. It serves as a reference point for various function categories, including general library functions, expression generators, debugging tools, functions for preferring remote fetching, and utilities related to `.gitignore` files.