nix-why-depends
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Nix Why Depends Command: Show Build Time Dependency Reason Nixpkgs
Use for show build time dependency reason nixpkgs with Nix Why Depends. Exact CLI syntax to show build time dependency reason nixpkgs using Nix Why Depends.
When to use this: Use for show build time dependency reason nixpkgs with Nix Why Depends.
Command Syntax
nix why-depends --derivation <nixpkgs#dependent> <nixpkgs#dependency>nix why-depends --derivation <nixpkgs#dependent> <nixpkgs#dependency>Command Breakdown
--derivation- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to show build time dependency reason nixpkgs 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 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>