How to build a feature to a zip file using Tycho

Question

I'm trying to export an Eclipse feature using Tycho, replacing the "Export Wizard" found on the Eclipse overview of the feature. The wizard gives the option for the export destination as a zip file. Is there a way to do the same with Tycho?

Answer 1

In order to build a zip file with the feature and the feature's plug-ins, you need to add a module of the assembly packaging type eclipse-repository to your reactor:

• Add an eclipse-repository module with the same parent POM as the eclipse-feature module (in order to inherit the same target platform configuration).

• Create a category.xml file in the root of the new module with the following content:

  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
  <site>
      <feature id="todo.your.feature.id" />
  </site>
  

• Add the new module to your root POM.