import_utils v1.2

def import_optional_dependency(name: str) -> ModuleType:
    """Import an optional dependency.

    If a dependency is missing, an ImportError with a nice message will be raised.

    Args:
        name: The module name.

    Returns:
        The imported module, when found.
    """
    package_name = INSTALL_MAPPING.get(name)
    install_name = package_name if package_name is not None else name

    msg = (
        f"Missing optional dependency: '{install_name}'. "
        f"Please install the appropriate extra: https://docs.griptape.ai/stable/griptape-framework/#extras."
    )
    try:
        module = import_module(name)
    except ImportError as exc:
        raise ImportError(msg) from exc

    return module

def is_dependency_installed(name: str) -> bool:
    """Check if an optional dependency is available.

    Args:
        name: The module name.

    Returns:
        True if the dependency is available.
        False if the dependency is not available.
    """
    try:
        import_optional_dependency(name)
    except ImportError:
        return False

    return True