Company
Date Published
Author
Batel Zohar, JFrog Developer Advocate
Word count
849
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

JFrog CLI is a versatile and efficient client designed to simplify interactions with JFrog Artifactory, particularly enhancing the management of npm packages alongside existing support for Maven and Gradle builds. Since version 1.13.1, JFrog CLI has streamlined the process of collecting, publishing, and promoting npm builds, offering users the ability to trace builds, gain insight into dependencies, and scan for vulnerabilities using JFrog Xray. The blog post details step-by-step instructions on setting up the CLI, configuring Artifactory, managing npm repositories, and executing npm build processes, including cloning projects, installing dependencies, and publishing packages. Furthermore, it outlines how to integrate JFrog Xray for comprehensive vulnerability scanning and emphasizes the importance of build promotion for managing and organizing build artifacts. The integration with Artifactory and Xray requires specific versions of these tools, ensuring that users can automate and secure their build pipelines effectively.