Strongbox
Strongbox is an open-source artifact repository manager written in Java for hosting binary artifacts across repository layouts.
What Strongbox is
Strongbox is an open-source artifact repository manager written in Java for hosting binary artifacts across repository layouts. It supports hosted, proxy, and group repositories, including repository ordering, routing rules, and nested groups. The listed format providers cover Maven 2.x and 3.x, NPM, NuGet v2, and Raw layouts; PyPI is marked in progress. Supported tools include Ant and Ivy, Chocolatey, Gradle, Maven, NPM, NuGet, SBT, and Yarn. Artifact Query Language and search providers for OrientDB and Maven Indexer help locate artifacts. Cron tasks can automate work such as rebuilding metadata and emptying trash. Documented authentication options include HTTP Basic, JWT, LDAP, and a custom provider. The REST API includes artifact search and management for configuration, repositories, users, logging, and cron tasks. Installation instructions cover Linux, Windows, and macOS; Docker is described as unavailable in the guide. The listed requirements are OpenJDK 1.8, 6–8 GB RAM, and 2 cores. Strongbox is Apache-2.0 licensed and free.
Good
- Supports hosted, proxy, and group repositories.
- Includes repository routing rules and nested groups.
- Provides a REST API for search and management.
- Apache-2.0 licensed and free.
- Installation guidance covers Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Watch out
- PyPI support is marked in progress.
- Docker is unavailable in the guide.
- Requires OpenJDK 1.8, 6–8 GB RAM, and 2 cores.
Who it suits
Strongbox may suit teams that need to host binary artifacts in a self-hosted repository manager. Its repository formats and integrations are relevant to users of the listed build and package tools.
Verdict
Strongbox provides repository layouts, search, automation, access controls, and an API for artifact management. Check format coverage and the listed system requirements, especially if Docker deployment is important.
Plans and prices
From Strongbox's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source Strongbox | Free | No paid tiers or usage limits stated on the opened maker pages |
The facts
Each one read from Strongbox's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automation
- Cron tasks can automate jobs such as rebuilding metadata and emptying trash.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- Listed supported tools include Ant and Ivy, Chocolatey, Gradle, Maven, NPM, NuGet, SBT, and Yarn.checked 11 Oct 2001
- License
- The GitHub repository identifies the project as Apache-2.0 licensed.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Strongbox is an open-source artifact repository manager written in Java for hosting binary artifacts across repository layouts.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Repository types
- It supports hosted, proxy, and group repositories, including repository ordering, routing rules, and nested group repositories.checked 11 Oct 2001
- REST API
- The REST API exposes features including artifact search and management of configuration, repositories, users, logging, and cron tasks.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Search
- Strongbox includes Artifact Query Language and search providers for OrientDB and Maven Indexer.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Security
- Documented authentication options include HTTP Basic, JWT, LDAP, and a custom provider, with users defined in a security users file.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Support and community
- The repository README points users with questions or issues to its developer chat channel and welcomes contributions.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Supported formats
- The site lists Maven 2.x/3.x, NPM, NuGet v2, and Raw layout providers, while PyPI is marked in progress.checked 11 Oct 2001
- System requirements
- The user guide lists OpenJDK 1.8, 6–8 GB RAM, and 2 cores as requirements to run Strongbox.checked 11 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Deployment platforms
- Installation instructions cover Linux packages and tar archives, Windows, and macOS; Docker is described as currently unavailable in the guide.checked 11 Oct 2001
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