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Apache Maven Shade Plugin

Java ◇ build-management Apache-2.0
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⑂104FORKS
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maven-shade-plugin gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 188. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 21 stars a year. It ranks #432 among Java repositories and #5,338 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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maven-shade-plugin has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2045. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

maven-shade-plugin is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Maven Shade Plugin.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in build-management, java, maven. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/apache/maven-shade-plugin.git
cd maven-shade-plugin

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

maven-shade-plugin coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Modern Web Interfaces

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Enterprise Design Systems

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Interactive Data Dashboards

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Cross-Platform Web Apps

Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install maven-shade-plugin using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/maven-shade-plugin.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for maven-shade-plugin.

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Import maven-shade-plugin into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `maven-shade-plugin --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 188 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Java for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Java and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does maven-shade-plugin do? +

Apache Maven Shade Plugin

What language is maven-shade-plugin written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: build-management, java, maven, maven-plugins, maven-shade-plugin.

Is maven-shade-plugin actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 131 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does maven-shade-plugin have? +

maven-shade-plugin has 188 stars and 104 forks on GitHub.

How does maven-shade-plugin rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 188 stars, apache/maven-shade-plugin is ranked #5,338 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #432 among Java projects.

What license is maven-shade-plugin distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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