Dependencies is a rewrite of the legacy software Dependency Walker which was shipped along Windows
SDKs, but whose development stopped around 2006. Dependencies can help Windows developers
troubleshooting their dll load dependencies issues.
Dependencies currently does not recursively resolve child imports when parsing a new PE since it can
be really memory-hungry to do so ( it can over a GB even for "simple" PEs ). This behavior can be
overridden (app-wide) via a property located in "Options->Properties->Tree build
behaviour".Dependencies currently does not recursively resolve child imports when parsing a new PE
since it can be really memory-hungry to do so ( it can over a GB even for "simple" PEs ). This
behavior can be overridden (app-wide) via a property located in "Options->Properties->Tree build
behaviour".
Tree build behaviours available:
- ChildOnly (default): only process PE child imports and nothing beyond.
- RecursiveOnlyOnDirectImports: do not process delayload dlls.
- Recursive: Full recursive analysis. You better have time and RAM on your hands if you activate this setting
Publisher’s description
What is Dependencies?
Dependencies by lucasg / himeshsameera is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.0, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to October 25, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 50,483 times. The source code on GitHub (himeshsameera/Dependencies) has 110 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A rewrite of the old legacy software "depends.exe" in C# for Windows devs to troubleshoot dll load dependencies issues.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Dependencies is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is Dependencies safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3BADA43D7E389E9C21911CC53E603B0E1604EB5D7C52240E8502B97B782F3D0C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 5 years · about 0.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.2.0 | February 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.1.0 | April 25, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.1 | October 25, 2021 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lucasg.Dependencies -echoco install dependencies -yscoop install extras/dependenciesRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- lucasg / himeshsameera
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/himeshsameera/Dependencies
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.3.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 0.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 50,483
- GitHub stars
- 110
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- lucasg.Dependencies
- Chocolatey package
- dependencies
- Scoop package
- extras/dependencies
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dependencies free?
Yes. Dependencies is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Dependencies safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dependencies with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Dependencies run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dependencies?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 25, 2021.
Can I use Dependencies without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.