How can I merge resource files in a Maven assembly?

Question

I\'m using Maven and its assembly plugin to build a distribution package of my project like this:

• one project assembles a basic runtime (based on Felix), with

Answer 1

https://github.com/rob19780114/merge-maven-plugin (available on maven central) also seems to do the job. See below for an example configuration

 
    org.zcore.maven
    merge-maven-plugin
    0.0.3
    
        
            merge
            generate-resources
            
                merge
            
            
              
                
                  ${build.outputDirectory}/output-file-1
                  
                    src/main/resources/file1
                    src/main/resources/file2
                  
                
                
                  ${build.outputDirectory}/output-file-2
                  
                    src/main/resources/file3
                    src/main/resources/file4