Overview
LayerLens is a developer tool that automatically generates dependency diagrams for every folder in your source code, helping visualize the structure and relationships between files. It integrates seamlessly with Flutter projects via a simple pub add command and supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The tool analyzes code dependencies and outputs clear, readable diagrams to improve codebase understanding and maintainability. Ideal for teams managing large or complex projects where architectural clarity is essential.
Use cases
- Visualizing project architecture
- Identifying circular dependencies
- Improving onboarding for new developers
- Refactoring large codebases
- Monitoring code quality over time
Key features
- Auto-generates dependency diagrams per folder
- Supports multi-platform Flutter projects
- Integrates via Flutter Pub
- Provides clear visual representation of file relationships
- Open-source and community-maintained
Suitable for
- Flutter teams with complex codebases
- Developers focused on code architecture
- Teams practicing technical debt reduction
- Engineering leads and architects
- CI/CD pipelines for code analysis
Considerations
- Requires manual setup in build process
- Output diagrams may need customization
- Best used in development or CI environments
- May slow down builds if used excessively
- Limited to static analysis, not runtime dependencies