yarn:tldr:1d30c

yarn: Identify whether a module is a dependency and list other modules that depend upon it.

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$ yarn why ${module_name}

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The command "yarn why ${module_name}" is used to determine why a specific module or package is installed in your project's dependencies.

Here's how it works:

"yarn why" is the command that you run
"${module_name}" is the name of the module or package you want to investigate

When you execute this command, Yarn analyzes your project's dependencies to determine why a specific module or package is present. It provides detailed information on the dependency tree and shows which other packages or modules depend on the one you're querying.

The output will typically include the path or name of the file that requires the module, as well as any relevant comments or explanations for its presence in your project.

This command is useful when you want to understand why a particular module or package is installed, especially when it is unexpected or unnecessary. It allows you to trace the reasons behind the dependency and decide if it can be removed or replaced with a more appropriate alternative.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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