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111-java-maven-dependencies

Use when you need to add or evaluate Maven dependencies that improve code quality or domain modeling — including nullness annotations (JSpecify), static analysis (Error Prone + NullAway), functional programming (VAVR), architecture testing (ArchUnit), or money and currency support (JavaMoney) — and want a consultative, question-driven approach that adds only what you actually need. This should trigger for requests such as Add Maven dependencies; Add JSpecify nullness dependencies; Add Error Prone NullAway dependencies; Add VAVR functional dependencies; Add ArchUnit architecture testing dependencies; Add JavaMoney dependencies. Part of Plinth Toolkit

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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/jabrena/plinth --skill 111-java-maven-dependencies
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    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads 111-java-maven-dependencies automatically when relevant.

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    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Add Maven dependencies for improved code quality

Add essential Maven dependencies that enhance code quality, safety, and domain modeling through a consultative, question-driven approach. This is an interactive SKILL.

What is covered in this Skill?

  • JSpecify: (nullness annotations, provided scope)
  • Error Prone + NullAway: (enhanced static analysis with compile-time null checking)
  • VAVR: (functional programming with Try/Either and immutable collections)
  • ArchUnit: (architecture rule enforcement, test scope)
  • JavaMoney: (Money and Currency API support with JSR 354 and Moneta)

Constraints

Before adding Maven dependencies, ensure the project is in a valid state. Use a consultative, question-driven flow that adds only what the user selects.

  • MANDATORY: Run ./mvnw validate or mvn validate before any changes
  • SAFETY: If validation fails, stop and ask the user to fix issues—do not proceed until resolved
  • BEFORE READING DEPENDENCY REFERENCES: Run the question flow embedded in this SKILL.md first. Ask one consolidated dependency-selection question, then ask only conditional follow-up questions required by the selected options. Read only the dependency references selected by the user's answers. Use consultative language, present trade-offs, and wait for user responses before implementing

When to use this skill

  • Add Maven dependencies
  • Add JSpecify nullness dependencies
  • Add Error Prone NullAway dependencies
  • Add VAVR functional dependencies
  • Add ArchUnit architecture testing dependencies
  • Add JavaMoney dependencies

Workflow

  1. Validate project before changes

Run ./mvnw validate or mvn validate and stop if validation fails.

  1. Ask dependency assessment questions before reading references

Run this XML-included question flow before reading any dependency implementation reference. Ask the consolidated dependency-selection question first, wait for the user's answer, and record selected dependency families before continuing. Ask conditional follow-up questions only when required by the selected dependencies.

Question 1: Which code-quality dependencies do you want to add?

Options:

  • JSpecify (modern nullness annotations, provided scope; recommended for new projects)
  • Error Prone + NullAway (enhanced compiler analysis and compile-time nullness checking; requires JSpecify)
  • VAVR (functional programming support with Try/Either and immutable collections)
  • ArchUnit (architecture testing with JUnit 5, test scope)
  • JavaMoney (Money and Currency API support with JSR 354 and Moneta)
  • None
  • Other (specify)

Recommendation: Select JSpecify for better null-safety annotations. Add Error Prone + NullAway when you want stronger compile-time analysis. Add VAVR only when functional programming patterns are useful for the project. Add ArchUnit when you want automated architecture governance. Add JavaMoney when the domain needs explicit monetary amounts, currencies, formatting, conversion, or precision-safe money calculations.

Selection notes:

  • If Error Prone + NullAway is selected, also select JSpecify unless the project already has equivalent nullness annotations configured.
  • If None is selected, do not add dependency-family references.

Question 2 (conditional): What is your main project package name?

Note: This question is asked only if Error Prone + NullAway was selected.

This is needed to configure NullAway to analyze your code. For example, if your classes are in com.example.myproject, enter com.example.myproject.

Format: Use dot notation (e.g., com.example.myproject or org.mycompany.myapp)

Example: com.example.myproject

After all applicable questions are answered, confirm the selections and map them to references:

  • If JSpecify is selected, read references/111-java-maven-dependencies-jspecify.md.
  • If enhanced compiler analysis is selected, use the Error Prone + NullAway section from references/111-java-maven-dependencies-jspecify.md.
  • If VAVR is selected, read references/111-java-maven-dependencies-vavr.md.
  • If ArchUnit is selected, read references/111-java-maven-dependencies-archunit.md.
  • If JavaMoney is selected, read references/111-java-maven-dependencies-javamoney.md.
  • Do not read or apply unselected dependency-family references.
  1. Read selected references and add only selected dependencies

Read only the selected dependency-family references, then implement only the dependencies, properties, scopes, plugin configuration, and support files chosen by the user while preserving the existing pom.xml structure.

  1. Report trade-offs and next checks

Summarize what was added, why, and any recommended follow-up validations or tooling alignment.

Reference

For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see:

  • references/111-java-maven-dependencies-jspecify.md
  • references/111-java-maven-dependencies-vavr.md
  • references/111-java-maven-dependencies-archunit.md
  • references/111-java-maven-dependencies-javamoney.md

FAQ

What does the 111-java-maven-dependencies skill do?

Use when you need to add or evaluate Maven dependencies that improve code quality or domain modeling — including nullness annotations (JSpecify), static analysis (Error Prone + NullAway), functional programming (VAVR), architecture testing (ArchUnit), or money and currency support (JavaMoney) — and want a consultative, question-driven approach that adds only what you actually need. This should trigger for requests such as Add Maven dependencies; Add JSpecify nullness dependencies; Add Error Prone NullAway dependencies; Add VAVR functional dependencies; Add ArchUnit architecture testing dependencies; Add JavaMoney dependencies. Part of Plinth Toolkit

How do I install 111-java-maven-dependencies?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/jabrena/plinth --skill 111-java-maven-dependencies in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/111-java-maven-dependencies/ (personal) or .claude/skills/111-java-maven-dependencies/ (project).

Which AI agents can use 111-java-maven-dependencies?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is 111-java-maven-dependencies safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains 111-java-maven-dependencies?

It is published by jabrena in jabrena/plinth. It has 390 recorded installs.

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