Maven - Add jar-with-dependencies as a dependency

Question

Question..
I\'d like to add a dependency on a Maven jar packaged with it\'s dependencies.

Details..
I have a multi-mod

Answer 1

You can do this with a maven classifier. Classfiers are used so a maven module can build multiple artefacts from the same source. Examples are jdk1.6 or 1.7 version or even the source and javadoc jars maven can build.

So try this:

  yourID
  seaniscool
  0.0.1-SNAPSHOT
  jar-with-dependencies

If you want to rename your classfier to a better name like withNative or complete or anything else have a look at the maven shade plugin which can also build jars with dependencies but allows some more control.