Download: Exec-maven-plugin ((install))

Testing small utilities or starting a local server. Command: mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="com.example.Main" Executing External Programs ( exec:exec )

Maven will check your local repository ( ~/.m2/repository ). If the plugin isn't there, it will automatically download it from Maven Central. Common Use Cases download exec-maven-plugin

This is used to execute a Java class within the same JVM as Maven. It is ideal for running a main method while leveraging the project's existing classpath. Testing small utilities or starting a local server

Once configured, you can simply type mvn exec:java to launch your application. Why Use Exec-Maven-Plugin? download exec-maven-plugin