Core Features

Explore CloudRepo’s powerful features for artifact management, user control, and repository configuration.

Feature Documentation

• Product Overview
  • Dashboard
  • Supported Technologies
  • Repository Management
  • User Management
  • Custom Domain Names
• Repository Management
  • All Repositories
  • Creating a Repository
  • Managing a Repository
• User Management
  • Managing Users
  • Creating Users
  • User Settings
• Proxy Repositories
  • Creating a Proxy Repository
  • Connecting to Proxy Repositories
  • Removing Cached Dependencies
• Software Distribution
  • Overview
  • Subscriber Groups
  • Subscribers
  • API Management
  • Need More Information?
• Webhooks
  • Overview
  • Types of Webhooks
  • Email Notifications
  • JSON Webhooks
  • Slack Integration
  • Creating a CloudRepo Webhook
  • Modifying a Webhook
  • Deleting a Webhook

Overview

CloudRepo provides a comprehensive set of features designed to make artifact management simple, secure, and scalable. Whether you’re managing a small team or enterprise-scale operations, these features help you maintain control over your software supply chain.

Key Capabilities

Repository Management

• Multiple Repository Types: Support for Maven, Python, Docker, and Raw formats

• Access Control: Fine-grained permissions at repository and user levels

• Version Control: Manage releases, snapshots, and development builds

• Storage Optimization: Automatic deduplication and compression

User & Team Management

• Flexible Authentication: Username/password, API keys, and SSO support

• Role-Based Access: Admin, Developer, and Reader roles

• Group Management: Organize users into teams for easier administration

• Audit Logging: Track all user activities and changes

Proxy Repositories

• Cache External Dependencies: Reduce bandwidth and improve build times

• Offline Capabilities: Continue working when upstream sources are unavailable

• Security Scanning: Optional vulnerability scanning of proxied artifacts

• Multiple Upstreams: Configure fallback sources for high availability

Software Distribution

• Public Distribution: Share artifacts with customers and partners

• Access Keys: Time-limited or permanent distribution tokens

• Download Analytics: Track artifact usage and adoption

• CDN Integration: Global distribution with low latency

Automation & Integration

• Webhooks: Trigger external systems on repository events

• REST API: Full programmatic access to all features

• CI/CD Support: Native integrations with popular platforms

• Event Streaming: Real-time notifications for monitoring

Feature Comparison

CloudRepo vs Traditional Solutions

Feature	CloudRepo	Self-Hosted
Infrastructure Management	✓ Fully Managed	✗ Your Responsibility
Automatic Backups	✓ Included	✗ Manual Setup
High Availability	✓ Built-in	✗ Complex Configuration
Security Updates	✓ Automatic	✗ Manual Patching
Support	✓ Included	✗ Additional Cost
Scaling	✓ Automatic	✗ Manual Planning

Getting Started with Features

Essential Setup

1. Product Overview - Navigate your CloudRepo interface

2. Repository Management - Create and configure repositories

3. User Management - Set up your team

Advanced Configuration

1. Proxy Repositories - Cache external dependencies

2. Software Distribution - Distribute to customers

3. Webhooks - Automate workflows

Best Practices

Repository Organization

• Separate repositories for releases and snapshots

• Use descriptive naming conventions

• Implement retention policies for snapshots

• Regular cleanup of unused artifacts

Security Configuration

• Enable two-factor authentication

• Use API keys for automation

• Regular permission audits

• Implement IP restrictions where needed

Performance Optimization

• Configure proxy repositories for common dependencies

• Use repository groups to simplify configuration

• Enable compression for large artifacts

• Implement appropriate retention policies

Common Use Cases

Development Teams

• Centralized dependency management

• Consistent artifact versioning

• Automated deployment pipelines

• Team collaboration with proper access control

Enterprise Deployment

• Multi-team repository isolation

• Compliance and audit requirements

• High availability and disaster recovery

• Integration with existing infrastructure

Open Source Projects

• Public repository hosting

• Community contribution management

• Release distribution

• Download analytics and metrics

Feature Roadmap

CloudRepo continuously evolves with new capabilities:

Recently Added:

• Enhanced vulnerability scanning

• Improved webhook reliability

• Expanded API coverage

• Performance optimizations

Coming Soon:

• Additional repository formats

• Advanced analytics dashboard

• Enhanced SSO options

• Improved migration tools

Support & Resources

Need help with CloudRepo features?

• Documentation: You’re in the right place!

• Support: Email support@cloudrepo.io

• Status: https://status.cloudrepo.io

• API Reference: API Reference

Next Steps

Dive deeper into specific features:

1. Repository Management - Master repository configuration

2. User Management - Set up your team effectively

3. Proxy Repositories - Optimize dependency management

4. Software Distribution - Share your artifacts