AI coding tools bundle pinned dependency versions instead of respecting system installs
Developer tools like Conductor bundle their own fixed versions of CLI dependencies rather than using the system-installed version, causing version conflicts and preventing users from benefiting from latest updates. This rigid dependency pinning is a common friction point for developers who manage their own toolchain. It reduces composability and trust in the tool.
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