`java.import.gradle.user.home` Setting not Respected

[x80486]

Environment

• VS Code Version: 1.99.22418 (Flatpak build)
• Extension Version: vscjava.vscode-java-pack 0.29.0
• JDK Type & Version: Eclipse Temurin 21.0.7+6.0.LTS
• OS Type & Version: GNU/Linux x64 6.12.23-1-lts #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC

Step to Reproduce

• Set GRADLE_USER_HOME environment variable within the operating system — GRADLE_USER_HOME="/path/to/user-home/.cache/gradle"
• Set "java.import.gradle.user.home": "/path/to/user-home/.cache/gradle in global settings.json
• Create/Open a Gradle project

Expected Behavior

Gradle processes should use the correct location defined by java.import.gradle.user.home.

Actual Behavior

Gradle processes still default to /path/to/user-home/.gradle

Additional Information

I've also tried to set java.import.gradle.user.home in settings.json at the project level.

[github-actions]

Hi @x80486, I'm an AI Support assistant here to help with your issue. While the team reviews your request, I wanted to provide some possible tips and documentation that might help you in the meantime.

This issue is related to Java tooling, specifically the VS Code Java extension's handling of the java.import.gradle.user.home setting for Gradle cache location.

Solution and High Confidence References:

• According to this comment, the only supported ways to configure GRADLE_USER_HOME are:

  • Setting the environment variable GRADLE_USER_HOME
  • Setting "java.import.gradle.user.home" in your settings.json

  If both are set and the extension still defaults to the wrong location, it may be a bug or limitation in the extension. The comment also notes that configuring this via terminal settings in settings.json will not work due to changes in how the Gradle server is started.

  • Source: Missing customization of GRADLE_USER_HOME

• This issue comment clarifies that java.import.gradle.user.home is specifically for the Gradle cache directory, and should be respected by the extension. If it is not, this may indicate a bug.

  • Source: error gradle-server Gradle version is required

Other references with high confidence worth checking:

• The java.import.gradle.arguments setting is a No-Op: This comment confirms that java.import.gradle.user.home should work, while java.import.gradle.arguments does not affect the user home directory.

Other references with low confidence

Other references with low confidence

• The java.import.gradle.arguments setting is a No-Op
  • Description: Attempts to set --gradle-user-home via java.import.gradle.arguments have no effect.
  • Solution: Use java.import.gradle.user.home instead.
  • URL: The java.import.gradle.arguments setting is a No-Op redhat-developer/vscode-java#1169

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