A software engineer was tasked with developing an open-source Terraform provider to automate the configuration of JFrog Xray across GitHub repositories, eliminating the need for manual setup. JFrog Xray is a tool that performs software composition analysis on artifacts such as Docker containers and is triggered by changes in repositories managed by JFrog's Artifactory. The engineer utilized the JFrog Xray REST API to create a Terraform provider that allows users to define and apply policies, known as watches, to monitor repository changes and enforce rules, such as compliance with software licenses. This integration, which has been incorporated into the existing JFrog Artifactory Terraform provider, enables teams to manage Artifactory and Xray resources using a single provider, facilitating functionalities like centralizing package management and blocking vulnerable packages. Presently, this integration is limited to local Artifactory repositories, but plans are underway to extend it to remote repositories, offering enhanced value and scalability for Artifactory and Xray workflows.