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SWIFT PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Easily Manage Swift Package Manager Dependencies 

Sonatype supports Swift proxy repositories for registry-based Swift packages, enabling teams to centralize dependency access and caching.

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Improve Reliability and Control with Swift Package Registries

Swift Package Manager relies on registries to retrieve packages during dependency resolution and build workflows. By default, Swift packages are often resolved directly from public Git hosting services, which can introduce availability, performance, and governance challenges at scale. Sonatype Nexus Repository addresses this by providing Swift proxy repositories for registry-based packages that cache package metadata and source archives locally. This enables organizations to centralize Swift dependencies, improve build reliability, and apply enterprise controls while remaining fully compatible with Swift Package Manager. Sonatype Lifecycle extends governance beyond availability and caching by providing security and license risk analysis for Swift applications. Lifecycle supports Swift Package Manager by analyzing resolved dependencies and evaluating them against Sonatype’s vulnerability and policy intelligence. 

Supported Features

Swift Proxy Repository

Proxy and cache registry-based Swift packages using the Swift Package Registry API to centralize dependency access.

Package Metadata and Archive Caching

Cache package version metadata and source archives to improve build performance and reduce repeated upstream requests.

Swift Package Manager Compatibility

Compatible with Swift Package Manager 5.7 and later, which supports the Swift Package Registry API.

Enterprise Access Control

Support authenticated and anonymous access, with centralized access management and auditing through Nexus Repository.

Reduced External Dependency Risk

Limit direct dependency resolution calls to public Git hosting services for registry-based Swift packages.

Improved Build Reliability

Cache Swift package metadata and archives reduces redundant downloads and speeds up local and CI builds.

Standardize Swift Workflows with Swift Support

Managing Swift dependencies through Sonatype Nexus Repository brings Swift package delivery under the same operational model used for other artifacts. By using a single repository platform to support Swift programming language alongside formats such as containers, Helm charts, and language packages, teams can standardize workflows, centralize control, and reduce operational complexity across the SDLC.

  • Centralize Dependency Access

    Use a single registry endpoint to standardize how Swift packages are resolved across teams and environments.

  • Apply Enterprise Controls

    Manage access to Swift packages using Nexus Repository permissions and auditing capabilities.

  • Scale Swift Development

    Support growing Swift usage across multiple applications without increasing operational complexity.

  • Leverage Enterprise Intelligence

    Analyze Swift packages with industry-best intelligence in Sonatype Lifecycle.

Manage Your Swift Dependencies

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Nexus Repository + Swift Repositories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swift programming language? 

Swift programming language was developed by Apple for building applications across Apple platforms such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Swift Package Manager (SPM) is the integrated dependency manager used to declare, resolve, and retrieve Swift dependencies.

Does Sonatype Nexus Repository support Swift packages?

Yes. Sonatype Nexus Repository supports registry-based Swift packages by proxying them through a Swift proxy repository using the Swift Package Registry API. This helps improve build performance, reduce reliance on external Git hosting services, and apply enterprise controls such as access management and auditing.

Which Swift dependencies can be proxied through Sonatype Nexus Repository?

Nexus Repository’s Swift proxy supports both registry-based dependencies declared using a package identifier (for example, id: in Package.swift) and Git URL–based dependencies declared using url:. Swift Package Manager resolves registry-based dependencies through the Swift Package Registry API, while Git-based dependencies are fetched from upstream Git repositories and cached by Sonatype Nexus Repository to improve reliability and performance.

Is Swift support available in Community Edition?

Yes. Swift proxy repository support is available in both Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition and Pro editions, and supports authenticated and anonymous access.

Which Swift versions are supported?

Swift support requires Swift Package Manager 5.7 or later. Swift versions earlier than 5.7 do not support the Swift Package Registry API and cannot use a Swift proxy repository.

Does this work with CI/CD pipelines?

Yes. Swift proxy repositories work well in CI/CD workflows by centralizing and caching registry-based Swift packages, reducing repeated upstream requests, and enabling controlled access in automated environments.

Does Sonatype Lifecycle support Swift packages?

Yes. Sonatype Lifecycle supports Swift packages. Within Sonatype Lifecycle, users can scan and evaluate Swift dependencies found in both Cocoapods and Swift ecosystems with the Swift coordinate-based scanning feature. When you run a Lifecycle scan (e.g., using the IQ CLI), Sonatype Lifecycle will detect and analyze Swift Package Manager-managed dependencies just like other supported package types.