How to add M2_REPO classpath variable to Eclipse IDE
Normally, when you use Maven command mvn eclipse:eclipse to convert existing Java project to support Eclipse project, Maven will create the entire dependency classpath by using the M2_REPO variable, which is not defined in Eclipse by default.
Nothing special, M2_REPO is just a normal “classpath variable” in Eclipse to find your local Maven repository.
Here, we show you two ways to add M2_REPO classpath variable into Eclipse IDE.
1. Add M2_REPO Manually
Define and add M2_REPO classpath variable manually into Eclipse IDE. Follow below steps :
- Eclipse IDE, menu bar
- Select Window > Preferences
- Select Java > Build Path > Classpath Variables
- Click on the new button > defined a new M2_REPO variable and point it to your local Maven repository
- Done.
2. Add M2_REPO Automatically – eclipse:configure-workspace
Alternatively, you can define and add M2_REPO via Maven command “eclipse:configure-workspace“.
mvn -Declipse.workspace="your Eclipse Workspace" eclipse:configure-workspaceSee an example :
C:\>mvn -Declipse.workspace="C:\Users\mkyong\workspace" eclipse:configure-workspace [INFO] Scanning for projects... [INFO] Searching repository for plugin with prefix: 'eclipse'. [INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [INFO] Building Maven Default Project [INFO] task-segment: [eclipse:configure-workspace] (aggregator-style) [INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [INFO] [eclipse:configure-workspace {execution: default-cli}] [INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [INFO] BUILD SUCCESSFUL [INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [INFO] Total time: 1 second [INFO] Finished at: Thu Apr 14 20:45:17 SGT 2011 [INFO] Final Memory: 9M/112M [INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Done.
Verify M2_REPO is Added
Review classpath variable to verify that the M2_REPOis added into Eclipse IDE.
You need to add this M2_REPO classpath variable once only, and this variable is shared among all of your Eclipse’s workspace.
The old “
eclipse:add-maven-repo” command is deprecated , and not working anymore. Uses “eclipse:configure-workspace” instead.
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Hi MkYong,
Are you familiar with Eclipse Application developer installation if yes. I am making response file for pacakges installation. It keeps not accepting the repositories. I tried to create the response file: eclipse>ibmimc.exe -record c:\temp\1.xml -skipInstall e:\data
it recorded the first repository. When I tried to fill rest of the repository it give me error saying these repositories are not acceptable. My issues is embedding the repositories and all the options in a response file so it silently install the Eclipse and its 3 developer environments.
Please email me if you have a response.
Many thanks in advances.
Asher
Thanks this helped me out today.
hi m,
I hv added the m2_repo as you said. Manually and automatically. it also shown in classpath too. but it doen’t resolve dependencies still i have to resolve those manually by adding external jars. do you have any idea why is this happening
This was very helpful. Thanks!
Hi mkyong :)
I have already installed maven and it had by default added .m2 directory in c: drive in the Document and Settings…. folders
but as now the link to change the maven repository path is coming hidden in eclipse
Can i still change it by any other means ???
Please revert me back soon
In Maven, change the setting.xml like this : http://www.mkyong.com/maven/where-is-maven-local-repository/
Hi ,
Could you please tell me how this would change the value of M2_REPO variable in eclipse ? I am also facing the same issue.Even I have changed the settings.xml , stilll I can see the old default value of this variable.
Regards,
Vijayendra Bhati
i think you need to change proxy settings if you have or change the usename and password of your local system in that in settings.xml file.
Hi,
Your Eclipse IDE must have come with in built Maven. You can change the maven setting in your eclipse using following steps.
Window -> Preferences -> Maven -> Installations -> Add -> Provide path of your maven installation
Thanks,
Sameer