# npm dedupe > Reduce duplication in the `node_modules` directory. > More information: . - Deduplicate packages in `node_modules`: `npm dedupe` - Follow `package-lock.json` or `npm-shrinkwrap.json` during deduplication: `npm dedupe --lock` - Run deduplication in strict mode: `npm dedupe --strict` - Skip optional/peer dependencies during deduplication: `npm dedupe --omit={{optional|peer}}` - Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting: `npm dedupe --loglevel=verbose` - Limit deduplication to a specific package: `npm dedupe {{package_name}}`