diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index 5244cdf6..a57aeafb 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ jdk = "21"
 # lint checks must target JDK 17, but the runtime should remain 11
 lintJvmTarget = "17"
 runtimeJvmTarget = "11"
-lint = "31.7.0-rc01"
+lint = "31.8.0-alpha04"
 
 [plugins]
 buildConfig = { id = "com.github.gmazzo.buildconfig", version = "5.5.0" }