gradle-expert

Configure Gradle Kotlin DSL for Kotlin Multiplatform projects with version catalogs.

Updated Jan 11, 2025
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Skill: gradle-expert
Source: https://github.com/shaharKeisarApps/MoviesAndBeyond/tree/main/.claude/skills/gradle-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shaharKeisarApps/MoviesAndBeyond --skill gradle-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the challenge of configuring Gradle for Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) projects, optimizing build performance, and stabilizing complex multi-module setups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gradle configuration mastery: Implement settings, version catalogs, and build-logic conventions for scalable multiplatform builds.
  • Dependency & target management: Centralize dependency versions and configure multiplatform targets across modules.
  • Use Case: When enhancing an Android+KMP app, use this skill to standardize build scripts, speed up compilation, and reduce flaky configurations.

Quick Start

Initialize a multiplatform Gradle setup by generating a settings.gradle.kts, populating a version catalog (libs), and creating a minimal Gradle convention plugin to standardize the module's build.

Frequently Asked Questions about gradle-expert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I configure Gradle convention plugins for a Kotlin Multiplatform project?

Configure Gradle convention plugins by creating build-logic modules that standardize multiplatform target setup, version catalog management, and Kotlin DSL patterns across large multi-module Android+KMP projects.

How do I centralize dependency versions in a KMP multi-module project?

Centralize dependency versions in a KMP project by populating a Gradle version catalog (libs) and referencing it across modules, which stabilizes complex multi-module setups and reduces flaky configurations.

What's the best way to optimize Gradle build performance for large multiplatform projects?

Optimize Gradle build performance for large multiplatform projects by standardizing build scripts with convention plugins, centralizing dependency management, and tuning multiplatform target configuration to speed up compilation.

Can I use Gradle version catalogs to manage dependencies across Android and KMP targets?

Yes, Gradle version catalogs can manage dependencies across Android and KMP targets by centralizing version declarations in a libs catalog, ensuring repeatable build configurations and reducing flaky setups.

Why does my multi-module KMP build have flaky Gradle configurations?

Multi-module KMP builds face flaky Gradle configurations due to scattered dependency versions and inconsistent module setup, which can be resolved by standardizing build scripts and centralizing version catalog management.

Do I need a settings.gradle.kts file to set up convention plugins in Kotlin Multiplatform?

Yes, a settings.gradle.kts file is required to initialize a multiplatform Gradle setup, as it manages module inclusion and integrates the build-logic conventions needed for robust, repeatable build configurations.