Install Build Tools

• Java Install
• Maven Install
• Git Install
• Sphinx (Optional)

Download Links

Before using or developing GeoTools you should download the software listed here. You can start downloading now before proceeding on to the step by step install instructions.

The following tools are required to build GeoTools:

• Apache Maven

  Apache build tool used for GeoTools. Excels at managing dependencies.

  • http://maven.apache.org/download.html

• Recommended: Java Development Kit 8 (JDK 8)

  Open JDK:

  • https://adoptium.net Temurin 8 (LTS)

• Optional: Java Development Kit 11 (JDK 11)

  Open JDK:

  • https://adoptium.net Temurin 11 (LTS) - Recommended

GeoTools build process takes advantage of QA tools compatible with the JDK you have installed. It is recommended to have both JDK 8 and JDK 11 on hand to troubleshoot QA failures.