Xdepends

Xdepends is a software dependency management tool designed to automate the discovery, resolution, and installation of libraries and components required by a project. It targets multi-language environments and emphasizes reproducibility, minimal configuration, and clear visibility into dependency graphs.

The tool provides a declarative manifest format for declaring direct dependencies and supports semantic versioning constraints. Xdepends resolves transitive dependencies, detects version conflicts, and can generate lockfiles to guarantee repeatable builds. It offers both command-line and API interfaces to integrate with build systems and continuous integration pipelines.

Architecturally, Xdepends separates dependency resolution from package retrieval. A resolution engine computes compatible versions and conflict resolutions, while a pluggable fetcher subsystem retrieves artifacts from registries, repositories, and custom mirrors. Caching and offline modes are available to improve performance and support constrained environments.

Compatibility features include importers and exporters for common package formats, dependency visualization tools to inspect graph relationships, and policies for security scanning or license compliance. Extension points allow organizations to add internal registries, custom validation rules, or alternative fetch strategies.

Xdepends is distributed under an open-source license and maintains a community-driven roadmap. Its adoption spans open-source projects and enterprise teams seeking a controlled, interoperable dependency workflow. Documentation and community support facilitate onboarding and integration with existing development toolchains.