Gradle Plugin !exclusive! Download Location Page
: C:\Users\ \.gradle\caches\modules-2\files-2.1\ . macOS / Linux : ~/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/ .
The default is within the Gradle User Home directory, typically found at ~/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/ . Unlike some build tools that keep dependencies within the project folder, Gradle uses a centralized cache to share artifacts across all your local projects, reducing redundant downloads. Primary Download Locations by OS gradle plugin download location
Within this files-2.1 folder, Gradle organizes plugins by their , artifact ID , and version . For example, a plugin like com.android.tools.build will have its own sub-directory hierarchy. How to Change the Download Location Where does gradle stores the jars of external plugins? : C:\Users\ \
The exact path depends on your operating system, where ~ represents the current user's home directory: Gradle organizes plugins by their