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Are there specific Nix packages that bundle common build tools to prevent this error?
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Yes, NixOS provides meta-packages for convenience. For instance, `pkgs.buildTools` often includes a C compiler, linker, and other essential build utilities. Including `pkgs.buildTools` in your `buildInputs` is a common way to ensure a complete toolchain for most compilation tasks.