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The manifest file is a list of key and value pairs that can contain information about the files packaged in a JAR file.
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It can be used to make the JAR executable, embed versioning information, and provide attribution.
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By tailoring the manifest, you can enable the JAR file to serve a variety of purposes.
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The JAR Manifest file is a list of key and value pairs, called headers or attributes, that help describe aspects of a JAR such as the versions of packages, what application class to execute, the classpath, signature material, and more. It can be added automatically, customized, or used with Maven to create a custom manifest file. The manifest file can also be used to make the JAR executable, embed versioning information, and provide attribution.
Understanding the JAR Manifest File | Baeldung
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A JAR ("Java archive") file is a package file format typically used to aggregate many Java class files and associated metadata and resources (text, images, etc.) into one file for distribution.[3]
JAR (file format) - Wikipedia
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Subsets of a JAR file can be signed by using the java.security API. A signed JAR file is exactly the same as the original JAR file, except that its manifest is ...
JAR File Specification
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To check that your MANIFEST file is correct, you can run your jar file. To do this, open a C: Prompt (Windows) or the Terminal application (MAC) and change ...
Creating a Jar File
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