Dependency Management

Analyze module dependencies and generate Mermaid diagrams for phased rollouts.

1|Updated Aug 10, 2025
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Skill: Dependency Management
Source: https://github.com/michsindlinger/agent-os-extended/tree/main/agent-os/templates/skills/platform/dependency-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michsindlinger/agent-os-extended --skill dependency-management-michsindlinger

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps to analyze, document, and manage the intricate web of dependencies between different modules in a multi-module platform, preventing issues like circular dependencies and ensuring a logical build and deployment order.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Analysis: Identifies data, service, infrastructure, and deployment dependencies between modules.
  • Graph Construction: Creates visual representations (e.g., Mermaid diagrams) of module relationships.
  • Circular Dependency Detection: Pinpoints and suggests resolutions for circular references that can halt development.
  • Phased Roadmap Structuring: Organizes modules into layers for phased rollouts and identifies critical paths.
  • Use Case: In a large microservices architecture, use this Skill to visualize how the 'User Service' depends on the 'Auth Service' and how both must be deployed before the 'Order Service'.

Quick Start

Analyze the dependencies for the 'user-service' module and visualize them using Mermaid.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dependency Management

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify and resolve circular dependencies in a multi-module platform?

To identify and resolve circular dependencies in a multi-module platform, you can analyze module relationships to pinpoint circular references and generate suggested resolutions to prevent development halts.

What is the best way to visualize module dependencies for a microservices architecture?

The best way to visualize module dependencies for a microservices architecture is to construct relationship graphs using Mermaid diagrams, which map out data, service, and infrastructure links between modules.

How do I structure a phased rollout based on module dependency layers?

To structure a phased rollout based on module dependency layers, you organize modules into sequential deployment layers and identify critical paths to ensure a logical build and deployment order.

How does critical path analysis work for platform deployment sequencing?

Critical path analysis for platform deployment sequencing works by mapping module dependencies to identify the longest sequence of dependent tasks, ensuring infrastructure and service prerequisites are deployed in the correct order.

Can I analyze deployment dependencies for specific modules like an Order Service?

Yes, you can analyze deployment dependencies for specific modules like an Order Service by evaluating its reliance on foundational services, such as verifying that Auth and User Services are deployed beforehand.

Why do I need to map data and service dependencies before planning a build order?

You need to map data and service dependencies before planning a build order to prevent deployment failures, ensure all infrastructure prerequisites are met, and establish a logical sequence for platform architecture rollouts.