Error creating Java project with Gradle.

[GamblerGrey]

Extension Name: vscode-gradle
Extension Version: 8.14.3 - 9.20
OS Version: windows 11
VSCode version: 1.105.1

I'm trying to create a Java project with Gradle integrated. However, the project isn't created and reports an error downloading the required Gradle version. I already have Gradle versions 9.20 and 8.14.3 installed via SDKman.

To Reproduce
CTRL + SHIFT + P > Java: Create Java Project > Gradle > folder location > Select Build Script DSL Groovy or Kotlin > Folder name.

Expected behavior
Creating a Java project with Gradle.

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Output from "Gradle for Java"
[info] [gradle-server] Gradle Server started, listening on 36295
[info] Gradle client connected to server
[error] [gradle-server] Could not execute build using connection to Gradle distribution 'https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-8.14.3-bin.zip'.
[error] Error running build: init --dsl kotlin --type java-application --project-name nando --package nando: Could not execute build using connection to Gradle distribution 'https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-8.14.3-bin.zip'.

Does the bug still exist if you disable all other extensions?
Yes

Additional context
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Hi @GamblerGrey, 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.

The Gradle-for-Java extension currently downloads the requested Gradle distribution (e.g. 8.14.3) when you use Java: Create Java Project, even if you already have Gradle installed. If the download fails, here are a few workarounds and checks:

• Verify network/proxy settings so VS Code can reach https://services.gradle.org.
  • See the Java troubleshooting guide: https://github.com/redhat-developer/vscode-java/wiki/Troubleshooting#enable-logging

• Pre-populate the Gradle wrapper cache to avoid re-downloading:

  1. Download gradle-8.14.3-bin.zip manually from https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-8.14.3-bin.zip
  2. Place it under your Gradle user home: ~/.gradle/wrapper/dists/gradle-8.14.3-bin/<random-hash>/gradle-8.14.3-bin.zip
  3. Retry Java: Create Java Project

• As an alternative, scaffold the project yourself and then import it:

  gradle init \
    --type java-application \
    --dsl kotlin \
    --project-name nando \
    --package nando

  Then open the folder in VS Code.

Other references with high confidence worth checking:

• Issue java.import.gradle.offline.enabled setting is ignored #1508 “java.import.gradle.offline.enabled setting is ignored”
  Explains that the extension always downloads distributions, even in offline mode: java.import.gradle.offline.enabled setting is ignored #1508

• Issue #3054 “vscode can not create gradle java project on Macbook”
  Reports the same “nothing happens” when creating a Gradle project: vscode can not create gradle java project on Macbook redhat-developer/vscode-java#3054

Other references with low confidence

• Issue Gradle: Get Dependencies Error - Seems to be using wrong Gradle version. #1119 “Gradle: Get Dependencies Error – Seems to be using wrong Gradle version”
  Describes Gradle-for-Java picking a bundled Gradle version instead of the system one: Gradle: Get Dependencies Error - Seems to be using wrong Gradle version. #1119

The team will respond to your issue shortly. I hope these suggestions are helpful in the meantime. If this comment helped you, please give it a 👍. If the suggestion was not helpful or incorrect, please give it a 👎. Your feedback helps us improve!