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Gradle Integration

Speed up development and strengthen software supply chain security with Sonatype’s Gradle integration.

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Accelerate Builds and Secure Dependencies in Gradle

Integrating Sonatype with Gradle gives you complete control over your dependency management and artifact publishing process. Resolve dependencies and deploy artifacts with Sonatype Nexus Repository, and scan for security risks and license issues using Sonatype Lifecycle — all directly within your Gradle project.

Gradle + Sonatype Nexus Repository

Developers using Gradle can configure access to trusted proxy repositories hosted in Sonatype Nexus Repository, ensuring reliable and secure retrieval of open source components.

Publish build artifacts and resolve project dependencies with confidence. Gradle developers can authenticate to Sonatype Nexus Repository, upload JARs or other build outputs, and retrieve dependencies from curated proxy repositories. 

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Gradle + Sonatype Lifecycle

The Sonatype Scan Gradle plugin enables you to perform open source vulnerability and license scans directly within your Gradle build pipeline.

With the Sonatype Scan Gradle plugin, teams can also invoke Sonatype Lifecycle scans as part of the build, enabling automated policy evaluation for open source libraries used in your Gradle project. Automatically enforce security and compliance policies as part of your build process, whether in development or CI/CD.

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Gradle Integration Features

Streamlined Dependency Resolution

Configure your Gradle project to resolve dependencies from Sonatype Nexus Repository for reliable access to open source.

Automated Security Scanning

Leverage the Sonatype Scan Gradle plugin to run Sonatype Lifecycle policy scans during the build phase.

Artifact Publishing to Nexus Repository

Upload your Gradle build outputs (e.g., JARs) directly to Sonatype Nexus Repository for versioned storage and reuse.

License and Risk Management

Identify and flag open source components with licensing issues or known vulnerabilities in your Gradle dependencies.

Build Pipeline Integration

Integrate scans and repository access into local builds, CI/CD pipelines, or automation scripts to shift security left.

Flexible Configuration

Configure Sonatype Nexus Repository and Sonatype Lifecycle into your Gradle project with customizable options.

Integration Resources

Configuring Gradle in Sonatype Nexus Repository

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Introducing Sonatype Scan Gradle Plugin

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Scan Gradle Plug-in on Maven Central

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Gradle FAQs

What is the Sonatype Scan Gradle plugin?

It’s a plugin that integrates Sonatype Lifecycle scans into your Gradle build. It analyzes project dependencies for security vulnerabilities and license issues and enforces policies defined in Sonatype Lifecycle.

Do I need to configure anything to connect the plugin to Sonatype Lifecycle?

Yes. You’ll need to provide your Sonatype Lifecycle server URL, application ID, and authentication credentials in your Gradle configuration. Full setup instructions are available in the plugin documentation.

What does the Gradle integration with Sonatype Nexus Repository enable?

It enables your Gradle project to resolve dependencies from proxy repositories and publish build artifacts (e.g., JARs) to hosted repositories managed by Sonatype Nexus Repository.

Can I use Sonatype Nexus Repository as a central source for Gradle dependencies across teams?

Yes. Sonatype Nexus Repository serves as a secure, centralized hub for dependency management, ensuring consistent access to approved open source components and internal artifacts across your organization.