Document how to scan Java JAR directories with SCA#36997
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Adds a new Scan Java JAR directories subsection under the CI pipelines section for Java projects that check third-party JARs into the repo instead of relying on Maven or Gradle manifests. Documents the opt-in JAR parser in datadog-sbom-generator >= 1.10.2, including requirements, enabling the parser, uploading the SBOM, component identification, and limitations. Also adds a one-line cross-reference under the supported-manifests table so customers with custom Java builds can find the new section. Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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The JAR directory scanning feature is a niche use case for Java projects with custom build systems. Moving the full documentation to the troubleshooting page reduces its prominence in the main setup flow while keeping it discoverable. The setup page now has a single-line cross-reference under the Scan in CI pipelines section pointing to the troubleshooting page. Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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What does this PR do? What is the motivation?
Adds documentation for scanning Java JAR directories with
datadog-sbom-generator.Some Java projects use custom build systems and check third-party JARs directly into the repository — typically into a
lib/directory — instead of relying on a complete Maven or Gradle manifest. For these projects, the JAR files on disk are the most reliable record of what the build actually depends on.This change adds a new Scan Java JAR directories subsection under the existing CI scanning guidance. It documents:
datadog-sbom-generator1.10.2 and later--enable-parsers jardatadog-cipom.propertiesmetadata.jaronlyThis change also adds a one-line cross-reference under the supported-manifests table so customers with custom Java builds can find the new section quickly.
.jaris intentionally not added to the manifests table — the JAR parser scans packaged binaries, not dependency manifests, and the distinction matters for choosing the right scan target.Merge instructions
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