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1,640 stars185 forksNixQuality 8/10Updated 7/26/2026100% free ยท open source
What it is
Creates packages in Nix for using AI coding agents and development tools.
What you can make with it
Automations like using an LLM to auto-generate and deploy code from a template.
How it helps
Saves time by keeping AI development tool packages up to date, and makes it easier to get started with AI development.
Real use case example
"A solo developer builds a chatbot to answer customer support questions using LLaMA, and uses llm-agents.nix to keep the required development tools up to date."
If you're new
Ideal for beginners who want to get started with AI development and need a straightforward way to set up the required tools.
If you're senior
Best choice for senior developers who want to use automated tool updates and a standardized setup for their AI-powered projects.
Common confusion cleared up
The packages created by llm-agents.nix are not standalone tools, but rather a way to keep development tools up to date for AI development projects.
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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: Automatically updated and open-source, making it a good option for developers looking for a hassle-free way to work with AI tools.
What it does
llm-agents.nix provides automated daily updates for AI coding agents and development tools through Nix packages
Install / run
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.llm-agents
When to use it
โขWhen you need to keep your AI coding agents updated with the latest models and tools
โขWhen you want to simplify the process of managing AI coding agents and their dependencies
โขWhen you are working on a project that requires frequent updates to AI coding agents
Quick start
1Add the llm-agents.nix repository to your Nix configuration by adding the following line to your `configuration.nix` file: `imports = [ (fetchgit { url = https://github.com/numtide/llm-agents.nix; }) ];`
2Update your Nix package list by running `nix-channel --update`
3Install the llm-agents package by running `nix-env -iA nixpkgs.llm-agents`
4Verify that the installation was successful by running `llm-agents --help`
5Explore the available AI coding agents and development tools by running `nix-env -qaP | grep llm-agents`