Kotzilla SDK version upgrades
this page is intended to help you migrate between major SDK updates that might require to go over some breaking changes
From 1.4.x to 2.0.x
SDK 2.0.x requires Koin 4.0.4 or higher. Projects using Koin 3.x must upgrade before updating to SDK 2.0.x.
Breaking Changes
| Change | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Koin 4.0.4 required | Upgrade Koin before SDK |
analytics {} deprecated (KMP/CMP/JVM/JS) | Use monitoring {} instead |
keyGeneration removed | Delete from build.gradle.kts |
composeInstrumentation default: true | Remove unless you want to disable |
| iOS crash reporting: enabled | Runs automatically; opt-out available |
| Build fails on missing API key | Add kotzilla.json to your module |
sdkVersionThe sdkVersion field in kotzilla.json is now ignored. You can remove it for cleanliness, but leaving it won't cause errors.
Step-by-Step Migration
-
Update Koin to 4.0.4+
-
Update SDK to 2.0.2 in your
libs.versions.toml:[versions]
kotzilla = "2.0.2" -
Replace DSL (non-Android platforms):
// OLD
analytics { setApiKey("..."); setVersion("...") }
// NEW
import io.kotzilla.generated.monitoring
monitoring()On Android,
analytics()still works butmonitoring()is recommended for consistency. -
Remove deprecated options:
- Delete
keyGenerationfrom kotzilla block - Remove
composeInstrumentation = true(now default) - Optionally remove Kotzilla ProGuard rules (now auto-included)
- Optionally remove explicit SDK dependency (now auto-added; opt-out:
kotzilla { autoAddDependencies = false })
- Delete
-
iOS projects: Run
./gradlew setupKotzillaXcodeto enable dSYM upload -
Clean build recommended: Run
./gradlew cleanto clear cached configs
Post-Upgrade Checklist
- Koin version ≥ 4.0.4
- SDK version = 2.0.2
- Build succeeds
- No
keyGenerationin build.gradle.kts - Compose navigation tracking works (if using Compose)
- iOS dSYM uploads succeed (if targeting iOS)
Tested Compatibility
| Dependency | 1.4.x | 2.0.x |
|---|---|---|
| Kotlin | 2.0.21 – 2.1.20 | 2.1.0 – 2.3.0 |
| AGP | 8.0 – 8.13 | 8.4.0 – 8.13.0 |
| Gradle | 8.0 – 8.13 | 8.6 – 9.3 |
| Koin | 3.5+ | 4.0.4+ |
Known Limitations
- AGP 9.0.0 incompatible — Use AGP 8.x
- Navigation 3 not supported — Navigation 2.x works; Nav 3 has different architecture
From 1.3.0 to 1.4.0
The Kotzilla SDK 1.4.0 introduces important breaking changes related to Kotlin version compatibility and HTTP client architecture. A complete changelog is available here.
1. Minimum Kotlin version increased to 2.0.21
SDK version 1.4.0 and later require Kotlin 2.0.21 or higher due to binary compatibility changes.
If your project is using Kotlin 1.9.x or earlier, you need to upgrade to at least Kotlin 2.0.21 before using SDK 1.4.0.
If you need to stick with Kotlin 1.9.x, keep using the Kotzilla SDK 1.3.1.
2. Ktor HTTP Client Removed
The SDK no longer uses Ktor for HTTP communication. The kotzilla-sdk-ktor3 module has been removed (replaced with a native HTTP client implementation).
If you were using kotzilla-sdk-ktor3, you need to remove this dependency and keep only kotzilla-sdk.
Required Migration Steps
- Update Kotlin Version
Update your Kotlin version in your project's gradle/libs.versions.toml or build.gradle.kts:
# In gradle/libs.versions.toml
[versions]
kotlin = "2.0.21" # or higher (tested up to 2.1.20)
Or in your root build.gradle.kts:
plugins {
kotlin("multiplatform") version "2.0.21" apply false
kotlin("android") version "2.0.21" apply false
}
- Update SDK Version and Migrate from Ktor (if applicable)
If you were using the Ktor variant, replace kotzilla-sdk-ktor3 with kotzilla-sdk:
dependencies {
// BEFORE (1.3.x with Ktor):
// implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk-ktor3:1.3.x")
// implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk:1.3.x")
// AFTER (1.4.0 with native HTTP):
implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk:1.4.0")
}
If you were already using just the kotzilla-sdk, simply update the version:
dependencies {
implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk:1.4.0")
}
For Compose Multiplatform projects:
dependencies {
implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk-compose:1.4.0")
}
Tested Compatibility
The SDK 1.4.0 has been tested with:
- Kotlin: 2.0.21 through 2.1.20
- Android Gradle Plugin (AGP): 8.0.0 through 8.13.0
- Gradle: 8.0 through 8.13
- Koin: 3.5+ (no changes required)
From 0.13.x to 1.0.0
The Kotzilla SDK 1.0.0 introduces improvements to simplify the setup and enhance the reliability of the SDK. A complete changelog is available here.
If you're using version 0.13.x, you can simply update the SDK version in your build.gradle.kts files (both project and app levels) to benefit from the new improvements.
This version includes better support for different Ktor versions to avoid library conflicts with the version of Ktor your app is using. By default, the SDK uses Ktor2. If your app is using Ktor3, please update your build.gradle.kts file at the app level from:
implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk:1.0.0")
to
implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk-ktor3:1.0.0")
This version also simplifies the SDK setup thanks to the analytics() function. We encourage you to update your existing setup to use this one-line initialization directly in your Koin setup. You will find all the details in the dedicated guides for Android, KMP, and SDK libraries.
From 0.12.x to 0.13.x
This version 0.13.x brings important breaking changes such as renamings, and package move. Check the list of changes below
Going from 0.12.x to 0.13.x requires you to download a Kotzilla project, also known as kotzilla.json file.
See Kotzilla Project File page.
Maven Package Changes
See Latest Version to check for last version.
In your project Gradle file (build.gradle.kts) replace existing configuration by:
buildscript {
repositories { ... }
dependencies {
// This part to copy paste
classpath("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-plugin:0.13.6")
}
}
In your application Gradle file (build.gradle.kts) replace existing configuration by:
// --- Plugins ---
plugins {
// Add the Kotzilla Gradle plugin
id("io.kotzilla.kotzilla-plugin")
}
// --- Dependencies ---
dependencies {
// The Kotzilla SDK library dependency
implementation("io.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk:0.13.6")
}
- moved Maven package from
io.kotzilla:cloud-injecttoio.kotzilla:kotzilla-sdk - moved Maven package from
io.kotzilla:cloud-inject-gradletoio.kotzilla:kotzilla-plugin
SDK Setup
You can use the SDK now with the KotzillaSDK class. In your Android app Application class, you need to activate the Kotzilla platform with KotzillaSDK.setup(this):
class MainApplication : Application() {
override fun onCreate() {
super.onCreate()
// Start Kotzilla SDK
KotzillaSDK.setup(this)
// Start Koin
startKoin {
// replace your logger with Kotzilla Analytics
analyticsLogger()
// Your Koin config here
}
}
}
Still you need to start your Koin configuration, by using analyticsLogger() to activate SDK analytics.
- class
CloudInjectSDKhas nee renamed toKotzillaSDK
For more advanced SDK usage (like for Android library) look at Android Library Setup page
Gradle Plugin Configuration
The Kotzilla Gradle Plugin offers the following tasks to help manage your project:
- task
uploadMappingFileto upload your build's mapping file to the Kotzilla server to help recognised your application symbols see more - task
generateAndroidAssetsKeyto generate container key fromkotzilla.jsonproject file see more - task
generateProjectFileto generate emptykotzilla.jsonwith all package see more
Besides that you may need to configure manually, like for versionName:
plugins {
// Be sure to have the Kotzilla Gradle plugin
id("io.kotzilla.kotzilla-plugin") version "0.13.6" apply false
}
//...
// Advanced Kotzilla SDK coniguration
kotzilla {
versionName = "1.0"
}
ProGuard Rules
You can update your ProGuard rules file with the following rules:
-keep class io.kotzilla.json.** { *; }
-keep class io.kotzilla.data.json.** { *; }
-keep class io.kotzilla.sdk.** { *; }
The rule -keep class io.kotzilla.cloudinject.** { *; } has been replaced by -keep class io.kotzilla.sdk.** { *; }
Also, if needed be sure to keep classes for ktor & kotlin:
-keepclassmembers class kotlinx.** { volatile <fields>; }
-keepclassmembers class io.ktor.** { volatile <fields>; }