Tidy MacThe .m2/repository folder is Maven’s local repository: every dependency jar and plugin your Java builds have downloaded. It’s safe to clear. The next build downloads what it needs, which takes a while the first time.
Location: ~/.m2/repository
What’s inside
- Dependency jars and POMs
- Maven plugins
- Snapshot builds
Remove it
Delete the contents of ~/.m2/repository. Keep ~/.m2/settings.xml if you have one.
Per project
mvn dependency:purge-local-repositoryremoves and re-resolves just one project’s dependencies.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete .m2/repository?
Safe: Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made. The .m2/repository folder is Maven’s local repository: every dependency jar and plugin your Java builds have downloaded. It’s safe to clear. The next build downloads what it needs, which takes a while the first time.
Where is .m2/repository on my Mac?
~/.m2/repository. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does .m2/repository get?
Usually 1 – 20 GB.