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npm-explain

Explain how a package is installed, detailing its dependencies and reasons for inclusion. tldr-pages

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Explain why a specific package is installed

npm [why package_nameIdentify

Show explanation in JSON format

npm [why package_name --jsonIdentify

Include peer dependencies in the explanation

npm [why package_name --include peerIdentify

Limit explanation depth to 2 levels deep

npm [why package_name --depth 2Identify