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.TH "nix3-nar-dump-path" "1" ""
.RS
.PP
\fBWarning\fR 
.br
This program is
\fB\fBexperimental\fR\fR
and its interface is subject to change.
.RE
.SH
Name
.LP
\f(CRnix nar dump-path\fR - serialise a path to stdout in NAR format
.SH
Synopsis
.LP
\f(CRnix nar dump-path\fR [\fIoption\fR\[u2026]] \fIpath\fR
.SH
Examples
.IP "\(bu" 3
To serialise directory \f(CRfoo\fR as a NAR:
.LP
.EX
# nix nar dump-path ./foo > foo.nar
.EE
.SH
Description
.LP
This command generates a NAR file containing the serialisation of
\fIpath\fR, which must contain only regular files, directories and
symbolic links. The NAR is written to standard output.