How to include dependency with 'provided' scope with maven-assembly-plugin

Question

I am fighting with maven to include a managed dependency with \'provided\' scope into tar file by using the maven-assembly-plugin.

I use super parent pom file as a base

Answer 1

I encountered a similar issue, trying to assemble a project with a dependency with scope "provided". I found a workaround for this issue:

• Leave the dependency in "provided" scope
• Copy the dependency to the target folder using the maven-dependency-plugin (example)
• Use a fileSet in the assembly descriptor to bundle the dependency as a file.