Show HN: Visualizing method dependencies over classes in C# and TypeScript

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Welcome to CodeMaps! Gain better control over your software by visualizing the code structure and relationships between classes and methods in your project.

Disclaimer: CodeMaps is not an open-source project. This repository simply hosts a built version for public testing.

1. Access the Web Interface

Open your browser and go to: https://codemaps.silverveskilt.com.

2. Start the local server

The CodeMaps uses a local http server to allow the web interface to access files on your system. Use your Docker environment to run it on your local machine using one of the following methods:

# Mount your project directory docker run -p 3001:3001 -v /path/to/your/csharp/project:/app/code:ro silverveskilt/codemaps-server:latest

# docker-compose.yml version: '3.8' services: codemaps-server: image: silverveskilt/codemaps-server:latest ports: - "3001:3001" volumes: - /Users/username/Projects/MyCSharpApp:/app/code:ro # Your actual path here

In the web interface, click "Configure Server"
Set the server URL http://localhost:3001
Test the connection - it should show "Connected"
Browse the files in the working directory in the file browser
Select your files and click "View Graph"

File Analysis: Parses source files to extract classes, methods, and properties. Supports C# and Typescript files
Dependencies Between Classes and methods: Visualizes relationships and dependencies between different
Move pieces around: Organize your components the way it makes most sense to you.
Evolve: Your layout is saved in browser storage. The graph picks up the changes as you update code. You can always add new files or remove them from the layout.

Files are mounted as read-only for security.
The server only accesses files within the mounted directory
CodeMaps has no central server or database and no files are uploaded to external servers - all processing happens locally
Only use if you trust the developer

I was looking for a graphic tool to help me understand the dependencies and spot inefficiencies in the growing codebase of my Unity game project. After one of the Cursor plugins that I tested that was charging around $15 a month turned out to be another AI chatbot, and a second one didn't even start, I decided to give it a go and make one that solves the problem for me.