Question 1

How do I set up Rev-dep for a monorepo with pnpm?

Accepted Answer

Initialize the config with `rev-dep config init` at the root, which automatically detects workspace packages. Enable `followMonorepoPackages` in the config to resolve cross-package imports accurately, and adjust entry points for each package as needed.

Question 2

Rev-dep vs knip: which is better for finding unused exports?

Accepted Answer

Rev-dep is significantly faster, auditing large codebases in seconds compared to minutes for knip, as shown in benchmarks. However, knip might have more nuanced detection for edge cases, but Rev-dep's integrated checks and speed make it ideal for CI pipelines.

Question 3

How can I fix circular dependencies detected by Rev-dep?

Accepted Answer

Use the `rev-dep circular` command to list dependency chains, then manually refactor code to break cycles. Rev-dep doesn't autofix circular dependencies; you'll need to adjust imports based on the output to resolve issues.

Question 4

Does Rev-dep work with Next.js or React projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Rev-dep supports modern JS/TS frameworks. Configure entry points like `src/pages/**/*.tsx` for Next.js, and use ignore patterns for framework-specific files such as test or storybook directories to avoid false positives.

Question 5

How to integrate Rev-dep into a CI/CD pipeline like GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

Add a step to install Rev-dep via npm or as a binary, then run `rev-dep config run` with flags like `--fix` for autofixes. Set up exit codes to fail CI on violations, ensuring dependency hygiene is enforced automatically.

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