diff --git a/config/xonsh/aliases.py b/config/xonsh/aliases.py
index 4b7d246..90a6f93 100644
--- a/config/xonsh/aliases.py
+++ b/config/xonsh/aliases.py
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ alias_dictionary = {
     "runactions": "act_runner exec --default-actions-url=https://www.coastalcommits.com --gitea-instance=https://www.coastalcommits.com",
 
     "uvr": "uv run",
+    "ns": "nix-shell",
     "e": "edit",
     "c": "clear",
     "s": "sudo",