Gradle plugin unable specify nodejs location

[igieon]

Description of the bug

I am unable use my node js instalation which is in custom location.

Expected behavior

Add parameter to configure nodejs location and not use autodetection.

Minimal reproducible example

Create gradle project with sub-project and install node in root dir be able run build wihtout download/install node

Versions

• Vaadin / Flow version: 24.5.8
• gradle: 8.11.1

[mshabarov]

I think such a parameter was present in some older versions at least, but we need to double check.

[igieon]

I think its only prepared https://github.com/vaadin/flow/blob/main/flow-plugins/flow-gradle-plugin/src/main/kotlin/com/vaadin/gradle/PrepareFrontendInputProperties.kt#L153 .

[sgpublic]

Hi, @mshabarov! Just wondering if there’s been any update or progress on this issue? Thanks!

[mshabarov]

@sgpublic this is not in our roadmap for 2025, but we'd appreciate any help for drafting a pull request for it.