Fat Jar Eclipse Plugin [top] Download

: Automatically identifies and pulls in all JARs and classes from your project's build path.

: Adds a "+ Build Fat-JAR" entry to the standard Eclipse Export menu.

Restart Eclipse with the -clean flag to ensure the new plugin is recognized. :

: Allows you to select the main class through a "Browse" button, ensuring the resulting JAR is immediately executable.

The latest stable version is , available as a ZIP file from SourceForge . Manual Installation : Extract the ZIP file.

The official project is hosted on SourceForge. Because it is an older plugin, installation in modern Eclipse versions requires specific steps. :

The is a deployment tool used to bundle an Eclipse Java project into a single, executable "fat" JAR file. Unlike standard JAR exports, a fat JAR includes all referenced libraries and classes directly inside the output file, allowing it to run with a simple java -jar command without manual classpath configuration. How to Download and Install the Fat Jar Plugin

Since the Fat Jar plugin has not been updated since 2013, many developers now use built-in or more modern alternatives: Fat Jar Eclipse Plug-In

In newer versions (like Mars or later), you may first need to install the from the official Eclipse Updates URL to allow older plugins to function. Key Features of Fat Jar

: You can create multiple build profiles for the same project. Modern Alternatives to the Fat Jar Plugin