deps:why
Find package references in supported dependency manifests.
Syntax#
vigil deps:why [--json] <package>
Options#
| Flag | Description |
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--json | Emit the versioned JSON envelope. |
Arguments#
| Name | Description |
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PACKAGE | Exact dependency package name. |
Examples#
vigil deps:why [--json] <package>
vigil deps:why --json
Example Use Cases#
- Use this command when you need to find package references in supported dependency manifests.
- Run it in local checks, scripts, or CI when read-only evidence is needed.
Technical Contract#
| Binding | builtin:deps:why |
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| Stability | stable |
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| Timeout | 10m0s |
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| Required tools | None |
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| Capabilities | filesystem:read, process, network |
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| Output formats | text, json |
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