Remove Unwanted/Unused Dependencies in FreeBSD package

To remove unwanted or unused dependencies in a FreeBSD package, you can use the pkg autoremove command. This command will automatically remove dependencies that are no longer needed by any installed packages on your system.

Here is an example of how to use pkg autoremove:

 
# pkg autoremove

This command will analyze your installed packages and remove any dependencies that are no longer required. You will be prompted to confirm the removal of each package.

You can also use the -y flag to automatically answer yes to all removal prompts:

 
# pkg autoremove -y

This can be useful if you want to automate the removal of unwanted dependencies in scripts or during package upgrades.

Keep in mind that removing dependencies can sometimes have unintended consequences, so be careful when using this command and always double-check before removing packages.

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