How can I add JAR files to the web-inf/lib folder in Eclipse?

Question

I\'m using Eclipse and I need to be able to add Java libraries (JAR files) into my web application\'s WEB-INF/lib folder. How do I achieve this?

Answer 1

add the jar to WEB-INF/lib from file structure refresh the project, you should see the jar now visible under the WEB-INF/lib folder.

this is the best solution that worked for me

Answer 2

As soon as you create a Dynamic Web project, follow these steps:

Right click on project -> Java EE Tools -> Generate Deployment Descriptor Stub

Eclipse will create a WEB-INF folder with web.xml and lib folder in it. Now you can just copy your jars to this lib folder and you will not get any build problems..

Answer 3

• Add the jar file to your WEB-INF/lib folder.
• Right-click your project in Eclipse, and go to "Build Path > Configure Build Path"
• Add the "Web App Libraries" library

This will ensure all WEB-INF/lib jars are included on the classpath.

Answer 4

In case this helps anyone, if you are using a Git repo, make sure the jars make it into the WEB-INF/lib INSIDE the git repo and not just in the project WEB-INF/lib

Answer 5

They are automatically added to the project classpath if its a web project. Sometimes it does not work properly, a refresh or close/open of the project helps.

if its not a web project you can right click on the library and go to "Build Path" -> "Add to Build Path"

Answer 6

Add the jar file to your WEB-INF/lib folder. Right-click your project in Eclipse, and go to "Build Path > Configure Build Path" Add the "Web App Libraries" library This will ensure all WEB-INF/lib jars are included on the classpath. helped me..

Drag and drop in WEB-INF/lib folder and restart eclipse ans start webservice then create client