how can i dynamically add a dependency to a target based on

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how can i dynamically add a dependency to a target based on a particular fields value i may add that these targets are generated by a `TargetFilesGenerator` and i m looking at `settings request cls` but after digging a little bit i ve not found what i need i think i need to do something <https github com pantsbuild pants blob 3aa9c7b10764e3c9f95401c802fa87fe2a2a356a src python pants engine target py L1011 L1013|like this> but there s something i m not fully understanding yet here i think in terms of how the sausage is made

hundreds-father-404 · Answer

this would be adding dependency inference It should be irrelevant that their generated targets it s the same API

hundreds-father-404 · Answer

for example <https github com pantsbuild pants blob main src python pants backend codegen protobuf protobuf dependency inference py>

hundreds-father-404 · Answer

what version of Pants are you on I think the API changed a little in 2 14

freezing-lamp-12123 · Answer

2 14 ah of course i see what you mean

freezing-lamp-12123 · Answer

i made it work in my goal rule i m fairly certain i can make it work through dependency inference as well +1 thanks for the pointer

hundreds-father-404 · Answer

cool let us know if you have questions slightly smiling face