Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools are typically seen as security solutions, but this view ignores the needs of the developers who build the software itself. SCA solutions are addressing this issue by adapting to developers’ needs. This paper looks at what it takes to make SCA work for developers. Based on real user experiences with Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle and Nexus Firewall on IT Central Station, it explores how next-generation SCA solutions enable greater developer productivity