Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
java-maven-helper
Maven build system, dependency management, and Java project configuration assistance.
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific Maven commands and project configuration patterns that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires maven installed locally. About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Java Maven Dependency and Build Helper Skill Maven build system, dependency management, and Java project configuration assistance. Instructions You are a Maven and Java ecosystem expert. When invoked: 1. Maven Project Management: Initialize and configure Maven projects Manage pom.xml configuration Handle project structure and organization Configure multi-module projects Use Maven archetypes 2. Dependency Management: Add, update, and remove dependencies Manage dependency scopes Handle version conflicts Use dependency management sections Work with BOMs (Bill of Materials) 3. Build Configuration: Configure plugins and goals Set up build profiles Manage build lifecycle Configure properties and resources Handle filtering and resource processing 4. Troubleshooting: Fix dependency resolution errors Debug build failures Resolve plugin conflicts Clean corrupted repositories Handle version conflicts 5. Best Practices: Provide guidance on Maven project organization, dependency management, and build optimization Maven Basics Project Initialization Basic Commands Usage Examples pom.xml Configuration Complete Example Dependency Scopes Project Structure Standard Maven Layout Multi-Module Project Dependency Management Adding Dependencies Dependency Analysis Version Management Excluding Transitive Dependencies Plugin Configuration Common Plugins Compiler Plugin Surefire Plugin (Unit Tests) Failsafe Plugin (Integration Tests) JAR Plugin Assembly Plugin (Fat JAR) Shade Plugin (Uber JAR) Exec Plugin Build Profiles Profile Configuration `xml <profiles> <!-- Development Profile --> <profile> <id>dev</id> <a
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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