npm explain

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

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Explain why a specific package is installed

Example: npm {{[why|explain]}} {{package_name}}

Explain why a specific package is installed

npm [why|explain] package_name

Show explanation in JSON format

npm [why|explain] package_name --json

Include peer dependencies in the explanation

npm [why|explain] package_name --include peer

Limit explanation depth to 2 levels deep

npm [why|explain] package_name --depth 2