nix-why-depends
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Nix Why Depends Command: Show Dependency Reason
Use for show dependency reason with Nix Why Depends. Exact CLI syntax to show dependency reason using Nix Why Depends.
When to use this: Use for show dependency reason with Nix Why Depends.
Command Syntax
nix why-depends <path-to-store> <path-to-dependency>nix why-depends <path-to-store> <path-to-dependency>Command Breakdown
nix is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to show dependency reason 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: Query Package Dependency
nix why-depends <package-name> <dependency-name> 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 Current Nixos nix why-depends </run/current-system> /nix/store/<checksum-package-version.ext>