>>> First add a plugin repository in your...

# gradle

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First add a plugin repository in your settings.gradle.kts file for the whole build:

pluginManagement {
    repositories {
        gradlePluginPortal()
        google()
    }
}

Then, map the plugin id to the corresponding artifact coordinates, still in your settings.gradle.kts file:

pluginManagement {
    // ...
    resolutionStrategy {
        eachPlugin {
            if (requested.id.id == "com.android.application") {
                useModule("com.android.tools.build:gradle:${requested.version}")
            }
        }
    }