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+[![Hibernate](https://static.jboss.org/hibernate/images/hibernate_200x150.png)](https://tools.hibernate.org)
+
+# Hibernate Tools Gradle Plugin
+
+## Overview
+
+This [Gradle](https://gradle.org/) plugin brings the power of the [Hibernate Tools API](../orm) to your Gradle build. If you are looking for a quick tutorial on the use of the Hibernate Tools Gradle plugin, we can refer you to the [5 minute tutorial](docs/5-minute-tutorial.md).