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In most cases, creating bundlized versions of a library is as simple as creating a POM file for the library using Felix' new Maven Bundle Plugin. The OSGi headers are non-intrusive. A JAR can be made in such a way that it runs on the Classpath as well as a bundle in an OSGi framework. A set of steps for converting a library to a bundle is also available. In short you:

1. Set the groupId to:

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   xml xml
   <groupId>org.apache.felix.commons</groupId>

2. Append "-osgi" to the name of the artifact:

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   xml xml
   <artifactId>FOO-osgi</artifactId>

3. Set the "packaging" to use the Maven Bundle Plugin:

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   xml xml
   <packaging>bundle</packaging>

4. Set any configuration options in the Maven Bundle Plugin.

We recommend you read the longer steps for converting a library to a bundle.

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Potential contributions by Felix Meschberger:

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