What is BackYourStack?
BackYourStack is an innovative platform designed to help organizations identify and financially support the open source projects they depend on. By analyzing code dependencies across multiple programming languages including JavaScript (NPM), PHP (Composer), .NET (Nuget), Go (dep), Ruby (Gem), and Python (Requirement), the tool provides valuable insights into which projects require funding to sustain development.
The platform offers two primary scanning methods: users can either connect their GitHub profile to scan all public repositories, or upload dependency files directly for private or local codebases. This flexibility ensures organizations can assess their entire software ecosystem regardless of repository visibility. BackYourStack operates as an open source project itself, maintaining transparency and community-driven development principles.
Features
- Dependency Analysis: Scans code across JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, Ruby, and Python to identify open source dependencies
- GitHub Integration: Connects with GitHub profiles to analyze all public repositories automatically
- File Upload Support: Allows uploading of dependency files for private or local repositories
- Multi-language Support: Detects dependencies from package.json, composer.json, *.csproj, packages.config, Gopkg.lock, Gemfile.lock, and requirements.txt files
Use Cases
- Identifying open source dependencies in organizational codebases
- Discovering which open source projects need financial support
- Planning corporate open source funding strategies
- Analyzing software supply chain sustainability
- Supporting critical infrastructure projects
