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Global delivery network

Boost productivity with software distribution built for massive scale
Global package distribution network
Serve teams and customers wherever they are in the world from 600+ points of presence.
Intelligent edge caching
Frequently requested artifacts sit at edge nodes, ensuring low latency and high speed delivery.
Custom EULA enforcement
Ask users to opt-in to your EULA before they can access your software.
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Entitlement Tokens

Entitlement tokens
Grant read-only access to your software using highly-configurable entitlement tokens
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Entitlement controls
Restrict entitlement tokens to enable access to specific repositories and packages
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Entitlement logs
Monitor usage of entitlement tokens with client logs and token usage statistics

Broadcasts

With Broadcasts your customers and users can discover and download your software via a themed portal, at your own domain.
Public Broadcasts
With Public Broadcasts your software is publicly available for download via the web or using native tooling. There's no authentication or hoops to jump through for users; they just get your software.
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Private Broadcasts
Create access tokens for your customers, granting them access to your software via Private Broadcasts. Once customers authenticate, they'll be able to see and download their software. It's that simple.
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Usage restrictions
Private Broadcasts have all the capabilities of Cloudsmith's entitlement tokens. Each token sets limits on the software that is accessible to customers. Define a version range, a validity period, how much bandwidth they can consume, or how many downloads they get.
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OSS Broadcasts
OSS projects can be shared via Broadcasts, along with information about the accompanying OSS license.
Custom theme editor
Represent your business and protect your brand with our custom theme builder and brand controls.
Bring your own domain
Reinforce trust and simplify communications; give customers access to Cloudsmith Broadcasts using your own domain name.
Native tools
Your customers and users can, of course, download your software in their browser, but we also offer instructions on how to access packages via package managers and native tools.
Detailed usage analytics
With Broadcasts you'll be able to closely monitor the total consumption of your software, down to the individual user and token. See what packages are gaining traction, or which users are driving more bandwidth. Use what you learn from Cloudsmith to monitor customer commitments and inform your commercial strategy.
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Elevating Software Distribution with Cloudsmith’s Broadcasts

For organizations, distributing software artifacts effectively is crucial to building strong developer relationships and delivering a seamless experience. Yet, managing and personalizing the distribution of software packages—like SDKs or container images—can be challenging. Cloudsmith, a leader in cloud-native artifact management, has introduced Broadcasts to address these needs. With Broadcasts, Cloudsmith customers can manage, brand, and personalize their software delivery, ensuring a developer-native experience that aligns with the organization’s identity and meets end users where they are. “Artifact management is, at its heart, about software distribution, and it’s a natural extension of Cloudsmith’s powerful package delivery network,” said Alan Carson, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Cloudsmith. “With Broadcasts, customers can take full control and deliver a branded, professional experience that fosters deeper, richer relationships with their customers.” The New Standard for Artifact Distribution Broadcasts transforms software distribution with a streamlined, brandable interface that lets organizations control which software they publicly share. Cloudsmith has incorporated branding elements, custom domains, and analytics, enabling companies to present a unified, professional experience to developers and gain insights into usage. Key Features and Benefits of Cloudsmith Broadcasts Broadcasts offers a cohesive, branded distribution experience through these features: Intuitive Setup: Set up and manage Broadcasts with an easy-to-use interface, providing exact control over which artifacts are distributed, reducing setup time and enabling faster delivery. Custom Domain and Branding: Organizations can use custom domains and branding elements to create a distribution page that reflects their brand, providing a recognizable and professional experience. Advanced Usage Analytics: Get insights from download data to understand usage trends, identify revenue opportunities, and enhance brand value. Developer-Native Experience: Broadcasts integrates with native developer tooling, allowing end users to access artifacts through their preferred CLI or CI/CD tool, creating a smooth, workflow-friendly experience. Global, Lightning-Fast Distribution: Powered by Cloudsmith’s extensive network, Broadcasts ensures reliable, fast distribution worldwide with over 600 points of presence, so users receive content instantly. How Broadcasts Solves Distribution Challenges Cloudsmith’s Broadcasts tackles key software distribution challenges by providing tools to control, brand, and analyze distribution: Branded, Professional Experience: Customized distribution pages create a seamless, familiar experience for users and reinforce brand identity. Data-Driven Insights: Analytics provide actionable information on download trends and engagement, supporting marketing strategies and potential revenue growth. Fast, Reliable Access: Cloudsmith’s network offers high-speed, dependable distribution, allowing organizations to focus on engagement rather than infrastructure. In a world where developer experience matters, Cloudsmith’s Broadcasts provides a powerful, flexible solution that simplifies software distribution, enhances brand presence, and delivers actionable insights. Experience the future of artifact distribution with Cloudsmith Broadcasts. See firsthand how you can take control of your software delivery, personalize the experience for your end users, and gain powerful insights into your distribution channels. Schedule a personalized demo with one of our experts to explore how Broadcasts can elevate your organization’s developer engagement and streamline artifact management. Book a Demo Today and transform your software distribution with Cloudsmith.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A about software distribution, entitlement tokens and Broadcasts. Book a demo with our team to get answers tailored to your situation.

  1. Cloudsmith serves teams and customers from 600+ points of presence. Frequently requested artifacts sit at edge nodes, so downloads stay fast and low latency wherever your users are.

  2. Entitlement tokens are read-only tokens that let customers download software without a Cloudsmith login. Create one token per customer to control and track their downloads, and revoke it when a subscription lapses. Entitlement tokens are available on private repositories.

  3. Public Broadcasts make your software available to download with no authentication, via the web or native tooling. Private Broadcasts limit access through authentication: customers use an entitlement token to see and download their software.

  4. Yes. Each entitlement token can restrict access to specific repositories and packages, and set a version range, a validity period, a bandwidth allowance and a download limit.

  5. Yes, on Ultra and Enterprise plans. Contact Cloudsmith support with your chosen domain and we provide a CNAME to add. You can also match your brand with the custom theme editor.

  6. Yes. Cloudsmith can require users to accept your EULA before they download. You can also require acceptance before an entitlement token can be used, and see which customer downloaded which file, when, and under which EULA revision.

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