Feedback: GitLab Virtual Registry Beta Experience

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Overview

We're collecting feedback on the GitLab Virtual Registry feature to help us improve the experience. Please share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions as comments on this issue.

What is the Virtual Registry?

The Virtual Registry allows you to aggregate multiple package repositories (both internal and external) into a single virtual repository, simplifying dependency management across your organization.

Currently available for:

• Maven repositories (Beta in 18.0, GA expected in 18.2)
• [Future package types to be announced]

Documentation

• Maven Virtual Registry Documentation
• Virtual Registry Configuration Guide
• GraphQL API Reference

Key Features

• Aggregate multiple Maven repositories into a single endpoint
• Simplified dependency management
• Improved build times with smart proxying and caching
• Enhanced security with centralized access control
• Conflict resolution between repositories
• Analytics and insights on repository usage

How to Provide Feedback

Please comment on this issue with:

1. Your use case and environment
2. What's working well
3. Areas for improvement
4. Feature requests
5. Performance observations
6. Any questions you have

Known Issues

• Maven Virtual Registry - Road to General Availa... (&15089)

Related Resources

• Maven virtual registry MVC (API only interactions) (&14137 - closed)
• Maven Virtual Registry Beta Program
• [Product Direction: Package Registry](https://about.gitlab.com/direction/package/)

Support

If you encounter any issues that require immediate attention, please:

1. Check if it's a known issue (listed above)
2. Create a new issue with the label ~"Category:Virtual Registry"
3. For urgent matters, contact your GitLab representative

Thank you for helping us improve the GitLab Virtual Registry!