Update a selected crate to one specific version.

Section: Dependency and feature inspection

Pin one dependency precisely

bash
bash
cargo update -p clap --precise 4.5.0
Explanation

Helpful when bisecting a regression or reproducing an issue tied to one dependency version.

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