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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# bun why
> Explain why a package is installed by showing its dependency chain.
> More information: <https://bun.com/docs/pm/cli/why>.
- Explain why a specific package is installed:
`bun why {{package_name}}`
- Explain why all packages matching a pattern are installed:
`bun why "{{pattern}}"`
- Explain why packages from a specific organization are installed:
`bun why "@{{organization}}/*"`
- Show only top-level dependencies:
`bun why {{package_name}} --top`
- Limit the dependency tree depth:
`bun why {{package_name}} --depth {{number}}`