Java Gradle

pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java

Handles Gradle build configuration with a strong bias toward Kotlin DSL, which is the right default for modern Java projects. Covers the essentials: dependency catalogs, build cache setup, task configuration, and performance tuning like parallel builds and incremental compilation. The version catalog example is especially useful since that's how you should be managing dependencies in 2024 but many projects still haven't migrated. Bonded to a Java build tools agent as a secondary skill, so it works alongside broader build concerns. If you're still writing Groovy DSL, it technically supports that too, but the examples and guidance clearly push you toward Kotlin.

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GitHub stars: 42
last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

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Java Gradle Skill

Master Gradle build tool with Kotlin DSL for Java projects.

Overview

This skill covers Gradle configuration with Kotlin DSL including task configuration, dependency management with catalogs, build cache optimization, and CI/CD integration.

When to Use This Skill

Use when you need to:

Configure Gradle builds (Kotlin DSL)
Manage dependencies with catalogs
Optimize build performance
Set up build cache
Create custom tasks

Quick Reference

// build.gradle.kts
plugins {
    java
    id("org.springframework.boot") version "3.2.1"
    id("io.spring.dependency-management") version "1.1.4"
}

java {
    toolchain {
        languageVersion = JavaLanguageVersion.of(21)
    }
}

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}

dependencies {
    implementation("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web")
    testImplementation("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-test")
}

tasks.withType<JavaCompile> {
    options.compilerArgs.addAll(listOf("-parameters", "-Xlint:all"))
    options.isFork = true
    options.isIncremental = true
}

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