---
name: "nix3-describe-stores"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "nix-bin"
version: "2.8.0-1.1+b1"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/nix3-describe-stores"
---

# nix3-describe-stores(1)

show registered store types and their available options

**Warning**: This program is **experimental** and its interface is subject to change.

## Name

`nix describe-stores` - show registered store types and their available options

## Synopsis

`nix describe-stores` \[*option*…\]

## Options

- •

  `--json`\
   Produce output in JSON format, suitable for consumption by another program.