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java-gradle — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

Q: How do I install java-gradle in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a claude-code`. The skill writes to `~/.claude/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md`.

Q: Does java-gradle work with Groovy DSL?

Yes, the `dsl` parameter accepts `groovy` as an alternative. Without explicit overrides, it defaults to Kotlin DSL.

Configures Gradle Java projects using Kotlin DSL. Helps set up version catalogs, optimize build caching, and tune compiler tasks.

Install into Claude Code · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓

npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a claude-code

Open on GitHub

What java-gradle does

The skill guides the coding agent through Gradle build setups for Java projects. It prioritizes Kotlin DSL by default, but also accepts Groovy via the dsl parameter. It covers version catalogs in gradle/libs.versions.toml, Java toolchains, and plugin declarations.

Build performance settings form a central part of the instructions. The agent configures parallel test execution, incremental compilation arguments, and caching toggles. It requires filesystem and Bash tool permissions to inspect dependencies and update the Gradle wrapper.

Because the skill defaults strictly to Kotlin DSL, working with Groovy requires explicitly overriding the parameter upfront.

What it helps with

migrate dependencies to a libs.versions.toml catalog
enable build cache and parallel task execution in Gradle
configure Java toolchains and incremental compilation flags
resolve dependency version conflicts using constraints

Example prompts for the agent

Set up a build.gradle.kts configuration for Spring Boot using Java 21
Extract dependencies into gradle/libs.versions.toml catalog
Configure parallel testing and enable build caching

How to install java-gradle

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a claude-code

2Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/java-gradle/

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a codex

2Manually: put the files in place

.agents/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md

For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a cursor

2Manually: put the files in place

.cursor/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md

Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

1GitHub CLI

gh skill install pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java java-gradle

2Manually: put the files in place

.github/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a gemini-cli

2Platform CLI

gemini skills install https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --path skills/java-gradle

Manually: put the files in place

.devin/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md

The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a opencode

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about java-gradle

How do I install java-gradle in Claude Code?

Run npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-java --skill java-gradle -a claude-code. The skill writes to ~/.claude/skills/java-gradle/SKILL.md.

What does the java-gradle skill do?

It provides prompts and reference patterns for managing Java Gradle builds. It guides task configurations, version catalogs, and build speed optimizations.

Does java-gradle work with Groovy DSL?

Yes, the dsl parameter accepts groovy as an alternative. Without explicit overrides, it defaults to Kotlin DSL.

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