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# Fetchers {#chap-pkgs-fetchers}
Nixpkgs provides fetchers for different protocols and services. Fetchers are functions that simplify downloading files.
Building software with Nix often requires downloading source code and other files from the internet.
`nixpkgs` provides *fetchers* for different protocols and services. Fetchers are functions that simplify downloading files.
## Caveats