How to package sources in a jar in Netbeans for ma

Question

When building maven projects (Java) in Netbeans, by default, sources are left out. How to package sources in a jar in Netbeans for maven projects?

Something like:

myproject.jar
myproject-sources.jar

Answer 1

You can do it in two ways.

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First way - Project Properties

1. Right click on the project > Properties
2. Go to > Actions
3. Either add a custom one (click Add custom...) for a separate action or add it to an existing one (e.g. Build with dependencies) by selecting it.
4. In the Execute Goals menu, add source:jar

Second way - Custom Goals

1. Right click on the project > Custom > Goals
2. In Goals: type source:jar
3. To make this permanent, select the checkbox Remember as and give it a name.
4. Run it: Right click on the project > Custom > the name you selected

Note: For both ways, when you type source, Netbeans suggest many options, try them for other cool options!