Troubleshooting
Diagnose setup and workflow problems in Nix Pro.
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A language server is not found#
Check its explicit executable and the IDE’s environment. A terminal launched inside a development shell can see tools that the desktop IDE cannot. Configure an absolute path when necessary.
Format on Save does nothing#
Enable the plugin option under Formatting & Diagnostics, verify the selected formatter is executable, and try a manual format. Confirm the installed plugin is 2026.1.11 or later for the independent save behavior.
Flake outputs are missing#
Run nix flake show for the same flake and inspect evaluation errors. Confirm the selected root in a project containing several flakes; an unrelated root or unsupported system can explain a missing output.
Report an issue#
Use email support and include:
- Your IDE edition and full build number from Help → About.
- The installed plugin version; this manual covers 2026.1.11.
- Relevant external-tool versions, the failing action, and a small reproducible example.
- The error message and relevant log excerpt, with credentials and private project data removed.
Use Help → Show Log in Finder/Explorer to locate IDE logs when requested. Describe what you expected to happen and whether the same operation works from a terminal.
Manual for version 2026.1.11 · Reviewed