JavaPackager
A Gradle/Maven plugin that packages Java applications as native executables and installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What is JavaPackager?
JavaPackager is a build tool plugin for Gradle and Maven that packages Java applications into native executables and installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It solves the problem of distributing Java apps by creating platform-specific packages that can run without requiring users to install Java separately.
Java developers and educators who need to distribute their applications as native packages, especially those targeting multiple operating systems.
Developers choose JavaPackager because it consolidates multiple packaging tasks into a single plugin, supports both major build tools (Gradle and Maven), and produces professional-grade installers without requiring deep platform-specific knowledge.
Overview
:package: Gradle/Maven plugin to package Java applications as native Windows, MacOS, or Linux executables and create installers for them.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating Windows EXE installers for Java desktop applications
- Building macOS DMG disk images from Java projects
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