nix-why-depends
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Nix Why Depends Command: Query Package Dependency
Use for query package dependency with Nix Why Depends. Exact CLI syntax to query package dependency using Nix Why Depends.
When to use this: Use for query package dependency with Nix Why Depends.
Command Syntax
nix why-depends <package-name> <dependency-name>nix why-depends <package-name> <dependency-name>Command Breakdown
nix is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to query package dependency using Nix Why Depends.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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Related Operations
Nix Why Depends Command: Show Build Time Dependency Reason Nixpkgs
nix why-depends --derivation <nixpkgs#dependent> <nixpkgs#dependency> Nix Why Depends Command: Show Dependency Reason nix why-depends <path-to-store> <path-to-dependency> Nix Why Depends Command: Show Dependency Reason Current Nixos nix why-depends </run/current-system> /nix/store/<checksum-package-version.ext>