# Automated dependency update service for developers

Built a service that keeps software dependencies up to date and supports multiple programming languages. It started as a passive project and became a full-time company.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Software and apps | 91% |
| Earns from | Subscriptions | 89% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | $1k to $10k | 43% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Near full-time | 56% (low) |
| Where | Online | 99% |
| Coding | Needs coding | 99% |

Source: [Ask HN: What was your best passive income in 2018?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18480076), Hacker News, greysteil, 2018-11-18
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