Modern software releases rely on package managers and centralized package repositories. So I chose using Maven Central to release my Java project ConvertTxtToHtml.
In order to using this Maven Central, I restructuring my whole project using Maven, and made all the Source Code Formatter, Linter and Testing work.
I tried to do the release according to the doc and Central Repository document:
- I create account at Sonatype using my github account, and it automatically generate the namespace for me
- I created and published PGP Keys according to these steps: Step 1: Install GPG Before you start, make sure you have GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) installed on your machine.
Step 2: Generate PGP Key Pair
Open a terminal and run the following command to generate a new PGP key pair:
gpg --gen-key
Follow the prompts to provide your information. This includes your name, email address, and a passphrase to secure your private key.
Step 3: List Keys
List your keys to find the key ID:
gpg --list-keys
Look for the line starting with "pub." The key ID is the long alphanumeric string following "rsa." It typically looks like this: 4096R/.
Step 4: Export Public Key
Export your public key to a file:
gpg --export --armor <your_key_id> > public_key.asc
Step 5: Publish Public Key
Publish your public key to a key server. You can use a key server like keys.openpgp.org:
gpg --keyserver keys.openpgp.org --send-keys <your_key_id>
Step 6: Keep Your Private Key Secure
Your private key is stored in your GPG keyring. Keep it secure and do not share it.
Step 7: Sign Artifacts
When you build your JAR files, sign them using your private key:
gpg --sign --detach-sign -a your-artifact.jar
- Prepare my Maven POM
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<project xmlns="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0"
xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
xsi:schemaLocation="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0 http://maven.apache.org/xsd/maven-4.0.0.xsd">
<modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
<distributionManagement>
<snapshotRepository>
<id>ossrh</id>
<url>https://s01.oss.sonatype.org/content/repositories/snapshots</url>
</snapshotRepository>
<repository>
<id>ossrh</id>
<url>https://s01.oss.sonatype.org/service/local/staging/deploy/maven2/</url>
</repository>
</distributionManagement>
<groupId>org.example</groupId>
<artifactId>ConvertTxtToHtml</artifactId>
<version>1.0</version>
<properties>
<maven.compiler.source>11</maven.compiler.source>
<maven.compiler.target>11</maven.compiler.target>
<project.build.sourceEncoding>UTF-8</project.build.sourceEncoding>
</properties>
<build>
<plugins>
<plugin>
<groupId>org.sonatype.plugins</groupId>
<artifactId>nexus-staging-maven-plugin</artifactId>
<version>1.6.13</version>
<extensions>true</extensions>
<configuration>
<serverId>ossrh</serverId>
<nexusUrl>https://s01.oss.sonatype.org/</nexusUrl>
<autoReleaseAfterClose>true</autoReleaseAfterClose>
</configuration>
</plugin>
<plugin>
<groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
<artifactId>maven-source-plugin</artifactId>
<version>2.2.1</version>
<executions>
<execution>
<id>attach-sources</id>
<goals>
<goal>jar-no-fork</goal>
</goals>
</execution>
</executions>
</plugin>
<plugin>
<groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
<artifactId>maven-javadoc-plugin</artifactId>
<version>2.9.1</version>
<executions>
<execution>
<id>attach-javadocs</id>
<goals>
<goal>jar</goal>
</goals>
</execution>
</executions>
<configuration>
<sourcepath>${project.basedir}/src/main/java</sourcepath>
<subpackages>com.converttxtmdtohtml</subpackages>
</configuration>
</plugin>
<plugin>
<groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
<artifactId>maven-gpg-plugin</artifactId>
<version>1.5</version>
<executions>
<execution>
<id>sign-artifacts</id>
<phase>verify</phase>
<goals>
<goal>sign</goal>
</goals>
</execution>
</executions>
</plugin>
</plugins>
</build>
<dependencies>
<!-- junit 5, unit test -->
<dependency>
<groupId>org.junit.jupiter</groupId>
<artifactId>junit-jupiter-engine</artifactId>
<version>5.3.1</version>
<scope>test</scope>
</dependency>
</dependencies>
</project>
- Add my
~/.m2/settings.xml
<settings>
<localRepository>ConvertTxtToHtml</localRepository>
<servers>
<server>
<id>ossrh</id>
<username>your-jira-id</username>
<password>your-jira-pwd</password>
</server>
</servers>
<profiles>
<profile>
<id>ossrh</id>
<activation>
<activeByDefault>true</activeByDefault>
</activation>
<properties>
<gpg.executable>gpg</gpg.executable>
<gpg.passphrase>passphrase</gpg.passphrase>
</properties>
</profile>
</profiles>
</settings>
After doing these, I tried to mvn clean deploy -e -X, but got the error:[ERROR] Failed to execute goal org.sonatype.plugins:nexus-staging-maven-plugin:1.6.13:deploy (injected-nexus-deploy) on project ConvertTxtToHtml: Execution injected-nexus-deploy of goal org.sonatype.plugins:nexus-staging-maven-plugin:1.6.13:deploy failed: Nexus connection problem to URL [https://s01.oss.sonatype.org/ ]: 403 - Forbidden -> [Help 1]
I also tried to run one file using mvn gpg:sign-and-deploy-file -Durl=https://s01.oss.sonatype.org/service/local/staging/deploy/maven2/ -DrepositoryId=ossrh -DpomFile=ossrh-test-1.2.pom -Dfile=ConvertTxtMdToHtml.java
but still got the same 403 error
After searching the similar error, I found someone met this before, and need to ask for the permission, so I created an issue on jira, hope I can get the feedback soon.
I also tried to add a tag for my project according to the git document and make a release for it.
Top comments (2)
Unfortunately you are using ancient old plugin versions... please check here: maven.apache.org/plugins/
I'll try it, thanks a lot