Free Sonatype Nexus Repository Download

Sonatype Nexus Repository Download

COMMUNITY EDITION

Experience the world’s most trusted binary repository manager — the evolution of Nexus Repository OSS.

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Lives up to the hype

Repository Manager and Lifecycle are both integrated into our CI/CD pipeline. While Repository Manager is used to pull and deploy packages, Lifecycle is searching for vulnerabilities. Based on the valuable data Sonatype provides us, we are able to make decisions on whether to allow the build to continue...

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Sonatype Nexus: Best platform for managing artifacts

We use Sonatype's Nexus Platform to manage repositories, artifacts like Docker images and libraries, and to distribute artifacts amongst different teams. Integrates well with GitLab / GitHub repositories making it a good choice as repository manager...

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Sonatype Platform used at Enterprise scale makes developers life easy

Nexus Repository is used as the golden source for artifact management and acts as the crown jewel of the software development factory. All builds and off-the-shelf packages are pulled from Nexus prior to deployments downstream...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What operating systems are available for Nexus Repository downloads?

Nexus downloads are available for Unix, Windows, and MacOS operating systems running on 64-bit versions.

Is Sonatype Nexus repository Community Edition the same as Nexus Repository OSS?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition is the next evolution of Nexus Repository OSS, offering more flexibility for Kubernetes or container-based deployments with external database for PostgreSQL alongside H2. Community Edition also includes new repository formats than what is available in Nexus Repository OSS, extending the use and purpose of the solution across organizations.

Should I upgrade to Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition if I am using Nexus OSS today?

Nexus Repository Community Edition is the next iteration of Nexus OSS. We recommend you upgrade to take advantage of all new feature functionality that is not available in Nexus OSS including support for a wide array of new formats including Hugging Face Proxy, Cargo (Rust), and Composer (PHP) Proxy. The upgrade is simple, and the PostgreSQL persistence option offers a superior foundation for your software development compared to Nexus Repository OSS.

Is there a cost for Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition?

There is no cost to use Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition. You can get started for free, no credit card is required. Fill out the form above to get your free Nexus download.

Are there any restrictions on Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition is designed to be a small team solution that can be used for free with modest usage. For larger-scale deployments, you will need Sonatype Nexus Repository Pro. Our Pro edition offers greater flexibility and stability to scale your deployments with enterprise-grade support.

What steps can I take to secure my binary repository manager?

To enhance the security of your binary repository manager and protect it against open source malware, we recommend using Sonatype Repository Firewall, which blocks intentionally malicious components before they enter your repository.