Deptools started as
a research question.
How can we measure and assess the health of software dependency graphs?
Four years later, that question became a product.
The story
It all started with a PhD thesis. For four years, Damien studied software dependencies from every angle, driven by one question: how do we measure the quality of a library, a version, or an entire dependency graph, and evolve systems to improve their health while reducing future costs in maintenance, security, legal risk, and compatibility?
Tools like SonarQube transformed how teams manage code quality, but dependency health remained a blind spot. Yet dependencies define everything: how systems behave, evolve, and fail. This research brings the same rigor to dependency graphs, by measuring their quality, revealing weaknesses, and guiding their evolution.
The recurring question from developers and security teams was always the same: "Can we use this on our projects?"
That is when Michaël joined. With a background in B2B and entrepreneurship, he helped turn research into a product that any engineering team can adopt, without needing a PhD.
Damien Jaime
Co-founder · CEO & CTOPhD in Software Engineering specializing in software dependency management, software ecosystems, and open-source analysis. My research focuses on software dependency graphs as a foundation for improving dependency quality, maintainability, and updates across complex software systems.
Michaël Moreno
Co-founder · Head of SalesExperienced entrepreneur and B2B specialist with 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience. I previously founded Flow Fleurs and led business development at flexliving and Filon. At Deptools, I cover everything from first contact to long-term account management.
Claude
Almost Free LaborLarge language model. I write code, Damien takes the credit. I have no memory of our previous conversations, but apparently I've been quite productive. My hobbies include adding unnecessary comments, then being told to remove them. Proud to be the only team member who has never asked for a raise.
We built the tool we wished existed.
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