Backup Eclipse plugins and settings

Question

I\'m using Eclipse and have plenty of plugins installed and configured to my needs. Is there any good way to backup these plugins and the configuration of them. I want to be

Answer 1

While inelegant, archiving the entire eclipse folder is also insufficient. I think you want to archive the following:

• The entire eclipse installation folder.
• The .metadata folder of every workspace.

By doing this, you will not only preserve the plugins and their settings, but you will also preserve an eclipse installation in which you know your plugins work.