Prompt
What should I use for a service catalog if I want ownership and dependency tracking?
Latest observation
If your main goals are ownership and dependency tracking, look for a service catalog that includes service topology/relationships, not just a list of apps.
Good options depend on your ecosystem:
- Backstage — great if you want an internal developer portal with clear service ownership, metadata, and integrations; dependency tracking usually comes from plugins/integrations you add.
- ServiceNow Service Catalog / CMDB — strong for ownership, relationships, and enterprise governance; heavier but very capable.
- Datadog Service Catalog — good if you already use Datadog and want service ownership tied to observability and dependencies.
- OpsLevel — focused on service ownership, service maturity, and cataloging with dependency mapping.
- Atlantis? No—wrong fit. If you mean cataloging services, use one of the above, not a code review tool.
- Spotify Compass — decent service catalog with ownership and dependency views, if available in your stack.
Quick recommendation
- Want flexible and developer-friendly? Use Backstage
- Want enterprise CMDB-style dependency management? Use ServiceNow
- Want observability-first dependency awareness? Use Datadog or OpsLevel
What to make sure it supports
- Service owner/team fields
- Upstream/downstream dependencies
- APIs, databases, queues, and third-party dependencies
- Service lifecycle/status
- Links to runbooks, dashboards, and repos
- Automatic discovery/integration with CI/CD, cloud, and monitoring tools
If you tell me your stack (Kubernetes, AWS, Datadog, ServiceNow, GitHub, etc.), I can suggest the best fit.
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