I am trying to download Maven plugins manually and need some help. Reason for doing this is because I am behind a very tight company firewall where downloads are highly controlled. Maven auto download of plugins is not possible.
I have found some of the documents on setting up local repositories etc but it is not very clear how to set it up and dir structures. The "Definitive Guide" also mentions that plugins will be downloaded into the ".m2" directory, but it does not say what directory structure. For example, in the Maven repository org/apache/maven/plugins/xxx/... etc, the plugins are in directories with version names. Are these necessary in the .m2 or local repository? What about the xml files? Your help would be most appreciated. _____________________________________________________________ This email (including any attachments to it) is confidential, legally privileged, subject to copyright and is sent for the personal attention of the intended recipient only. If you have received this email in error, please advise us immediately and delete it. You are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the viruses in this email or attachments. We exclude any liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided in this email or its attachments, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. If this email contains an offer, that should be considered as an invitation to treat. _____________________________________________________________
