opensearch-project/OpenSearch

[Feature Request] Automate detection of unused dependencies

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#19,364 创建于 2025年9月22日

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This repository has a lot of subprojects, each with its own set of dependencies. This leads to a lot of maintenance in keeping these dependencies up to date. We use dependabot to automate updates but that does not eliminate manual work. See #19347 for a case where a dependency was unused. It would be great to automate detection of unused dependencies so they can be removed in order to reduce maintenance overhead.

Describe the solution you'd like

See #5652 for one possible solution for detecting unused dependencies

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java
领域
build system
议题类型
feature
难度面向新贡献者的预计实现难度，1 表示很小改动，5 表示专家级工作。
3
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1-2 days
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blocked
清晰度议题是否清楚说明期望改动、验收标准和下一步。
clear
前置要求
Java programmingGradle or Maven build systemOpenSearch project architecture
新手友好度1-100 的估计分数，表示该议题对首次贡献者的友好程度。
35
研究方向
Review the discussion in #5652 for a potential implementation approach. Check the OpenSearch build system (likely Gradle) to understand how dependencies are declared and managed. Look at the project's build scripts (e.g., build.gradle files) to identify where unused dependencies might be detected. Consider using an existing tool like com.github.ben manes.versions or gradle dependency guard. Ensure the solution does not break existing builds and test it on a subproject like #19347.