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