Software development and technology teams in studio environments often need to support a complex matrix of applications, versions and dependencies. Existing management tools are not always up to this task, but offer a variety of battle-tested ideas that can be re-combined and re-imagined into a solution that better fits the needs of a studio. SPFS and SPK are a pair of tools that work together to deliver this solution. They have been in development and use for a few years now and offer a number of valuable features to the benefit of both technology and production teams. These tools continue to be actively developed, but already offer a compelling take on how we can effectively manage and collaborate within these complex software environments.

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