The worker experiences significant pain due to the lack of modern, robust dependency handling tools in the Erlang ecosystem, hindering development efficiency.

Existing dependency handling tools like git submodules and rebar are perceived as insufficient and glorified submodules, indicating they do not provide the modern, streamlined dependency management capabilities found in other languages.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 8, 2026

Workarounds Described

using git submodules for dependency handling
using rebar which is glorified submodules

Implied Software Gaps

A modern, robust package manager for Erlang with proper versioning and conflict resolution.
A dedicated tool to manage external libraries and modules in Erlang projects more efficiently than manual submodule management.

App Concept

Erlang Package Manager Pro

A modern, robust package manager specifically designed for Erlang, addressing the shortcomings of current dependency handling. It would provide seamless integration, version control, and conflict resolution, making Erlang development more efficient and enjoyable.

Key Features

Declarative dependency specification
Semantic versioning support
Automated dependency resolution and conflict management
Caching for faster builds
Private package repository support

Target Users: Erlang developers and teams in software development companies of all sizes, especially those working on complex, large-scale projects.

Revenue Model: $49/mo per developer SaaS subscription, with enterprise tiers for private repositories and advanced features.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

git submodulesrebar

Part of App Idea

The worker experiences significant pain due to the lack of modern, robust dependency handling tools in the Erlang ecosystem, hindering development efficiency.

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