Gradle

Dependencies Commands

Manage project dependencies, resolve conflicts, and analyze the dependency tree. Use catalogs and constraints for consistent versions.

7 commands

Pro Tips

Use 'gradle dependencies --configuration compileClasspath' to filter output.

Version catalogs (libs.versions.toml) centralize dependency versions.

Use 'dependencyInsight' to understand why a specific version was selected.

Common Mistakes

Avoid using '+' or 'latest' versions - they break reproducible builds.

Lock dependencies with 'gradle dependencies --write-locks' for reproducibility.

Commands

Build Environment

$ ./gradlew buildEnvironment

Show buildscript dependencies

Show Dependencies

$ ./gradlew dependencies

Display project dependency tree

Dependencies by Configuration

$ ./gradlew dependencies --configuration compileClasspath

Show dependencies for specific configuration

Lock Dependencies

$ ./gradlew dependencies --write-locks

Generate dependency lock file

Dependency Insight

$ ./gradlew dependencyInsight --dependency <name>

Show why a dependency version was selected

Check for Updates

$ ./gradlew dependencyUpdates

Check for dependency updates (requires plugin)

Refresh Dependencies

$ ./gradlew build --refresh-dependencies

Force refresh of all dependencies