How to patch dependencies of non root module in bzlmod.
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Disclaimer: I am not sure if this is a documentation issue or a limitation of bzlmod.
### Problem description (include actual vs expected text, if applicable):
Hi,
I am working on a library that is used as a module by other projects. Some parts of the library require patched dependencies (for instance rules_oci, aspect_bazel_lib).
With WORKSPACE, we were recommending our users to call `my_library_deps` early in their WORKSPACE, so that we provided them patched dependencies.
I am now moving to bzlmod and have not found a way to use patched dependencies in non root module. All options - `archive_override`, `single_version_override` etc work only in root module.
To sum up, I would like to:
1. Use patched dependency in the non root module
2. Treat it as implementation detail - do not require any changes in user's MODULE that is importing my module.
Looking forward to your suggestions
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Research direction
Start by comparing the existing WORKSPACE approach using my_library_deps with bzlmod concepts such as non-root modules, MODULE files, archive_override, and single_version_override. Determine whether patched rules_oci or aspect_bazel_lib dependencies can remain an implementation detail, and document or scope the supported behavior for importing projects.
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Assessment
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100