Download JAR from Maven Central – Step by Step

A practical guide on how to download JAR files directly from Maven Central using different approaches: Maven CLI, Gradle, and an easy online tool.

1. Using Maven Command Line (CLI)

If you have Maven installed, you can use the dependency:get plugin to download JAR files:

mvn dependency:get -DrepoUrl=https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/ \
  -Dartifact=groupId:artifactId:version

2. Using Gradle

Gradle automatically downloads dependencies from Maven Central. Simply add the dependency inside build.gradle:

dependencies {
    implementation 'groupId:artifactId:version'
}

3. Using Dee4u Maven JAR Downloader

If you don’t want to configure Maven or Gradle, use our free tool to search and download JAR files directly from Maven Central:

Try Dee4u Maven JAR Downloader

FAQ

Q: How to download a JAR from Maven Central without Maven?
A: Use the Dee4u Maven JAR Downloader tool to search and download JARs instantly.

Q: Can I use Gradle instead of Maven?
A: Yes. Gradle integrates with Maven Central and downloads dependencies automatically.