How to add an additional configuration file to an existing nix derivation?
Using the linux distribution nixos, I have 2 similar problems:
I have to add my
custom_syntax_color_scheme.vimfile to the existing/share/vim/vim80/colorsfolder in the nix store from existing packagenixos.vimI have to add a
custom-tex-template.texfile to the existing/share/ghc-8.2.2/x86_64-linux-ghc-8.2.2/pandoc-2.0.6/data/templates/folder in the nix store from existing packagepandoc(I suppose, otherwise it'snixos.texlive.combined.scheme-full)
I have skimmed through the Nix-Pills, but I cannot make my mind about solving this particular problem: adding a configuration file to an existing derivation.
What is the Nix way of doing it?
I suppose I have to create a new derivation that include the file I want, but I don't know how and how the existing package will manage to include it.
My problem feels similar to How to add a file to /etc in NixOS? which now has an answer, but cannot be applied here.
configuration nixos
asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
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Using the linux distribution nixos, I have 2 similar problems:
I have to add my
custom_syntax_color_scheme.vimfile to the existing/share/vim/vim80/colorsfolder in the nix store from existing packagenixos.vimI have to add a
custom-tex-template.texfile to the existing/share/ghc-8.2.2/x86_64-linux-ghc-8.2.2/pandoc-2.0.6/data/templates/folder in the nix store from existing packagepandoc(I suppose, otherwise it'snixos.texlive.combined.scheme-full)
I have skimmed through the Nix-Pills, but I cannot make my mind about solving this particular problem: adding a configuration file to an existing derivation.
What is the Nix way of doing it?
I suppose I have to create a new derivation that include the file I want, but I don't know how and how the existing package will manage to include it.
My problem feels similar to How to add a file to /etc in NixOS? which now has an answer, but cannot be applied here.
configuration nixos
asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
1,71532437
1
What you're trying to do differs from adding a file to /etc. In short, you cannot add files to another package in the Nix store. However, generally speaking, some packages provide optional inputs you can use to configure them. Have you checked the Nixpkgs manual? I know there's a section on VIM, but I'm not sure about Tex.
– Emmanuel Rosa
Feb 13 at 11:43
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Using the linux distribution nixos, I have 2 similar problems:
I have to add my
custom_syntax_color_scheme.vimfile to the existing/share/vim/vim80/colorsfolder in the nix store from existing packagenixos.vimI have to add a
custom-tex-template.texfile to the existing/share/ghc-8.2.2/x86_64-linux-ghc-8.2.2/pandoc-2.0.6/data/templates/folder in the nix store from existing packagepandoc(I suppose, otherwise it'snixos.texlive.combined.scheme-full)
I have skimmed through the Nix-Pills, but I cannot make my mind about solving this particular problem: adding a configuration file to an existing derivation.
What is the Nix way of doing it?
I suppose I have to create a new derivation that include the file I want, but I don't know how and how the existing package will manage to include it.
My problem feels similar to How to add a file to /etc in NixOS? which now has an answer, but cannot be applied here.
configuration nixos
asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
1,71532437
Using the linux distribution nixos, I have 2 similar problems:
I have to add my
custom_syntax_color_scheme.vimfile to the existing/share/vim/vim80/colorsfolder in the nix store from existing packagenixos.vimI have to add a
custom-tex-template.texfile to the existing/share/ghc-8.2.2/x86_64-linux-ghc-8.2.2/pandoc-2.0.6/data/templates/folder in the nix store from existing packagepandoc(I suppose, otherwise it'snixos.texlive.combined.scheme-full)
I have skimmed through the Nix-Pills, but I cannot make my mind about solving this particular problem: adding a configuration file to an existing derivation.
What is the Nix way of doing it?
I suppose I have to create a new derivation that include the file I want, but I don't know how and how the existing package will manage to include it.
My problem feels similar to How to add a file to /etc in NixOS? which now has an answer, but cannot be applied here.
configuration nixos
configuration nixos
asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
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asked Feb 12 at 1:34
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Stephane Rolland
asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
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asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
1,71532437
asked Feb 12 at 1:34
Stephane RollandStephane Rolland
1,71532437
1,71532437
1
What you're trying to do differs from adding a file to /etc. In short, you cannot add files to another package in the Nix store. However, generally speaking, some packages provide optional inputs you can use to configure them. Have you checked the Nixpkgs manual? I know there's a section on VIM, but I'm not sure about Tex.
– Emmanuel Rosa
Feb 13 at 11:43
add a comment |
1
What you're trying to do differs from adding a file to /etc. In short, you cannot add files to another package in the Nix store. However, generally speaking, some packages provide optional inputs you can use to configure them. Have you checked the Nixpkgs manual? I know there's a section on VIM, but I'm not sure about Tex.
– Emmanuel Rosa
Feb 13 at 11:43
1
1
What you're trying to do differs from adding a file to /etc. In short, you cannot add files to another package in the Nix store. However, generally speaking, some packages provide optional inputs you can use to configure them. Have you checked the Nixpkgs manual? I know there's a section on VIM, but I'm not sure about Tex.
– Emmanuel Rosa
Feb 13 at 11:43
What you're trying to do differs from adding a file to /etc. In short, you cannot add files to another package in the Nix store. However, generally speaking, some packages provide optional inputs you can use to configure them. Have you checked the Nixpkgs manual? I know there's a section on VIM, but I'm not sure about Tex.
– Emmanuel Rosa
Feb 13 at 11:43
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In both case, it is not needed to alter the files installed by the package:
- Put the custom
colorschemefiles into the folder~/.vim/colors. This folder needs to be created. - the option passed to
pandoc --templateshould contain either the template file name with the extension, either the path to the template file name. (I was following the README file blindly, and it was giving command example with the template name without the file extension)
answered Feb 14 at 9:56
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In both case, it is not needed to alter the files installed by the package:
- Put the custom
colorschemefiles into the folder~/.vim/colors. This folder needs to be created. - the option passed to
pandoc --templateshould contain either the template file name with the extension, either the path to the template file name. (I was following the README file blindly, and it was giving command example with the template name without the file extension)
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In both case, it is not needed to alter the files installed by the package:
- Put the custom
colorschemefiles into the folder~/.vim/colors. This folder needs to be created. - the option passed to
pandoc --templateshould contain either the template file name with the extension, either the path to the template file name. (I was following the README file blindly, and it was giving command example with the template name without the file extension)
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In both case, it is not needed to alter the files installed by the package:
- Put the custom
colorschemefiles into the folder~/.vim/colors. This folder needs to be created. - the option passed to
pandoc --templateshould contain either the template file name with the extension, either the path to the template file name. (I was following the README file blindly, and it was giving command example with the template name without the file extension)
answered Feb 14 at 9:56
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In both case, it is not needed to alter the files installed by the package:
- Put the custom
colorschemefiles into the folder~/.vim/colors. This folder needs to be created. - the option passed to
pandoc --templateshould contain either the template file name with the extension, either the path to the template file name. (I was following the README file blindly, and it was giving command example with the template name without the file extension)
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What you're trying to do differs from adding a file to /etc. In short, you cannot add files to another package in the Nix store. However, generally speaking, some packages provide optional inputs you can use to configure them. Have you checked the Nixpkgs manual? I know there's a section on VIM, but I'm not sure about Tex.
– Emmanuel Rosa
Feb 13 at 11:43