How can I create an executable JAR with dependencies using Maven? I want to package my project in a single executable JAR for distribution. How can I make Maven package all dependency JARs into my JAR? Answer: <build> <plugins> <plugin> <artifactId>maven-assembly-plugin</artifactId> <configuration> <archive> <manifest> <mainClass>fully.qualified.MainClass</mainClass> </manifest> </archive> <descriptorRefs> <descriptorRef>jar-with-dependencies</descriptorRef> </descriptorRefs> </configuration> </plugin> </plugins> </build> and you run it with mvn clean compile assembly:single Compile goal should be added before assembly:single or otherwise the code on your own project is not included. See more