How can I visualize jar (not plugin) dependencies?

Question

I am currently refactoring a large Java application. I have split up one of the central (Eclipse) projects into about 30 individual \"components\", however they are still he

Answer 1

Check out JBoss Tattletale. It might not do all you ask but it's worth checking out. It's still relatively new though.

The tool will provide you with reports that can help you

• Identify dependencies between JAR files
• Find missing classes from the classpath
• Spot if a class is located in multiple JAR files
• Spot if the same JAR file is located in multiple locations
• With a list of what each JAR file requires and provides
• Verify the SerialVersionUID of a class
• Find similar JAR files that have different version numbers
• Find JAR files without a version number
• Locate a class in a JAR file
• Get the OSGi status of your project
• Remove black listed API usage

Answer 2

Structure101 is capable of visualizing class and method JAR level dependencies in Jboss 5.

See the screenshot below or view it larger.

Answer 3

Take a look at Dependency Finder