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Go Dependency Lens

Go Dependency Lens

Mahidhar

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Interactive dependency graph visualization for Go projects
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Go Dependency Lens

Interactive VS Code extension for visualizing Go project dependency graphs with advanced features.

Features

🚀 Interactive Dependency Visualization

  • Force-directed graph layout with D3.js
  • Real-time node positioning and physics simulation
  • Drag nodes to rearrange layout

📦 Smart Clustering

  • Automatic clustering of external dependencies (when >5 packages)
  • Standard library clustering (when >3 packages)
  • Independent expand/collapse controls for each cluster type

🎯 Path Highlighting

  • Click any node to highlight its dependency connections
  • Visual emphasis on connected nodes and links
  • Double-click to clear highlighting

🔍 Navigation Controls

  • Zoom in/out with mouse wheel or buttons
  • Pan in all directions by dragging
  • Reset view to original position

📊 Comprehensive Analysis

  • Package type classification (Main, Internal, External, Standard Library)
  • Dependency metrics and statistics
  • Cycle detection and compilation order analysis

Quick Start

  1. Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
  2. Open a Go project with a go.mod file
  3. Access the extension via:
    • Sidebar: "Go Dependencies" panel in Explorer
    • Right-click: Any .go file → "Show Dependency Graph"
    • Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Go Dependency Lens"
    • Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+G, Ctrl+D

Usage

Graph Interaction

  • Click nodes: Highlight dependency paths
  • Drag nodes: Rearrange layout
  • Mouse wheel: Zoom in/out
  • Drag background: Pan around
  • Cluster buttons: Expand/collapse external deps and stdlib
  • Double-click: Clear highlighting

Multiple Access Points

  • Sidebar panel: Quick access from Explorer
  • Context menus: Right-click on Go files
  • Editor toolbar: Graph icon when viewing Go files
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Fast access for power users

Requirements

  • VS Code 1.105.0 or higher
  • Go project with valid go.mod file
  • Go toolchain installed and accessible via PATH

Extension Settings

This extension doesn't currently contribute any VS Code settings, but future versions may include customization options for:

  • Graph layout algorithms
  • Color themes
  • Performance settings

Known Issues

  • Large projects (>100 packages) may experience slower rendering
  • Complex circular dependencies might affect layout performance

Release Notes

0.0.1

  • Initial release
  • Interactive dependency graph visualization
  • Smart clustering for external dependencies and standard library
  • Path highlighting and navigation controls
  • Multiple access points (sidebar, context menus, shortcuts)

Development

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/go-dependency-lens.git
cd go-dependency-lens

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Compile TypeScript
npm run compile

# Watch for changes during development
npm run watch

# Package extension
vsce package

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to:

  • Submit bug reports and feature requests
  • Create pull requests for improvements
  • Share feedback and suggestions

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.


Enjoy analyzing your Go dependencies! 🚀

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