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docs: snap remove dependency behavior undocumented

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Description

**Title:** Docs don't specify whether `snap remove` also removes runtime dependencies

Based on my understanding, removing a snap also removes all of its runtime dependencies, but this isn't explicitly confirmed in the documentation.

**References checked:**
- [Get started](https://snapcraft.io/docs/tutorials/get-started/#remove-a-snap) : no mention of dependency handling
- `snap remove --help` — no mention either

**Expected fix:** The docs (or `--help` output) should explicitly state whether `snap remove` removes unused runtime dependencies.

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Research direction

Start with the referenced Get started section at snapcraft.io/docs/tutorials/get-started/#remove-a-snap and inspect the `snap remove --help` output. Confirm the dependency behavior from the available project sources, then update the appropriate documentation or help text so the behavior is explicitly stated.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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