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How can I externalize this

```plugins {
  id 'com.squareup.anvil' version "${latest_version}"
}```
to something like
```plugins {
   ext.plugins.anvil
}```

Better don't use `ext` for anything, it is almost just a crutch with better alternatives.
If I understood correctly what you want is to define the version in one place and then use the plugin in multiple build scripts without specifying the version, right?

Then just use `pluginManagement {  plugin { ... } }` in the settings script to declare the default version to use for the plugin and then in the build scripts just use the plugin without version.

Alternatively you could declare a convention plugin in `buildSrc` or an included build and there apply the plugin, then in your build script you simply apply your convention plugin which can also do more things like common configuration.

yes, I wasnt aware of the pluginManagement closure; im migrating from the old "apply", thanks!