dependsready

dependsready is a command-line tool designed to help manage and execute tasks based on the readiness of their dependencies. It simplifies the process of orchestrating workflows where certain conditions must be met before an action can be performed. The tool allows users to define a set of dependencies and the commands or scripts that should run only when all specified dependencies are satisfied.

The core functionality of dependsready revolves around its configuration. Users typically define dependencies using a declarative syntax, often in a configuration file. These dependencies can represent various states, such as files existing, specific network ports being open, or the successful completion of other processes. Once the dependencies are defined, users can associate them with commands that should be executed. dependsready then monitors the status of these dependencies.

When all dependencies for a particular task are met, dependsready automatically triggers the associated command. This eliminates the need for manual checking or complex scripting to manage sequential or conditional task execution. The tool can be particularly useful in development environments for setting up complex build pipelines, in deployment scripts to ensure all prerequisites are in place before deploying an application, or in any scenario requiring ordered execution based on external conditions. Its primary benefit is automating the readiness checks, making workflows more robust and less prone to errors.