To connect a Jenkins agent to a controller, you must download the (formerly known as slave.jar ), which contains the executable code for the agent process. This file is hosted directly on your Jenkins controller instance to ensure version compatibility between the master and its workers. How to Download agent.jar
Replace with your actual controller address (e.g., http://192.168.1.50:8080 ). Prerequisites for Running the Agent download agent.jar jenkins
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "http:// /jnlpJars/agent.jar" -OutFile "agent.jar" Use code with caution. To connect a Jenkins agent to a controller,
If the node is currently offline and configured for "Launch agent by connecting it to the controller," the status page will display a direct link to . download agent.jar jenkins
You can obtain the file through the web interface or via the command line from your agent machine. 1. Via Jenkins Web Interface Log in to your Jenkins dashboard. Navigate to > Nodes . Click on the name of the specific node you want to connect.