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README: How to generate a nix expression from a list of requirements
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 ...to print out the nix expression which defines a python derivation (optionally use `-o` to define an `output file`)

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+### Build a derivation or enter a shell from a list of requirements
+ if [Nix flakes is enabled](https://nixos.wiki/wiki/Flakes#:~:text=Installing%20flakes):
+
+  ```shell
+  nix (build|shell) mach-nix#gen.(python|docker).package1.package2...
+  ```
+---

 ## Usage in Nix Expression