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TIL: how to check why a Nix package is in the Nix Store

49 · Heitor · March 10, 2026, 6:02 p.m.
Linux NixOS Nix TIL Nix package-management software development Open Source
Summary
This blog post explains how to use the 'nix why-depends' command to investigate why a specific package is present in the Nix store, offering clarity for developers working with Nix.
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