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@bekmurod6574/explain-deps

v1.0.5

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explain-deps is a lightweight CLI tool that brings clarity to your terminal. It scans your local package.json file, fetches your project's dependencies, and prints out a clean, plain-English summary of exactly what each package does—saving you from endles

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@bekmurod6574/explain-deps

A lightweight Command Line Interface (CLI) tool designed to scan your project's dependencies and give you a clear, understandable breakdown of what each package does and why it's there. No more guessing why a mysterious library is sitting in your package.json.

🚀 Features

  • Dependency Breakdown: Scans your project's dependencies and devDependencies.
  • Plain English Explanations: Translates cryptic package names into clear descriptions of their purpose.
  • Fast & Local: Powered by an internal cache system for lightning-fast execution without heavy API overhead.
  • Developer Friendly: Zero-configuration required—just run it inside any Node.js project.

📦 Installation

You can run this tool directly without installing it globally using npx:

npx @bekmurod6574/explain-deps

Alternatively, install it globally on your machine:

npm install -g @bekmurod6574/explain-deps

Usage

Simply navigate to the root directory of any Node.js project (where your package.json lives) and run the command:

explain-deps

Project Structure

For developers looking to contribute or understand the internals:

  • src/index.js - Main programmatic entry point. (empty - no need to consider)
  • src/bin/cli.js - The executable script that handles terminal commands.
  • src/data/cache.json - Core dictionary dataset mapping package names to explanations.