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2026-5-27

Troubleshooting Your javapackager JAR Execution Issue

Hey there! Great job getting your tcdmod.jar generated successfully using the javapackager -createjar command—nailing that first step without errors is a solid win. Let’s walk through common issues that might be causing your execution errors, especially since you’re working with Java 9.

Key Checks to Fix the Problem

Validate the Main Class Setup: The -appclass package.ClassName flag tells the JAR which class holds your main() method. Double-check these details:
1. The fully qualified class name (package included) is 100% correct (Java is case-sensitive!)
2. That class actually has a properly formatted public static void main(String[] args) method
3. There are no typos in the package or class name
Check Classpath Dependencies: If your app uses external libraries, they need to be included in the classpath when running the JAR. Try executing it with:
```
# On macOS/Linux
java -cp tcdmod.jar:path/to/your/libs package.ClassName
```
```
# On Windows
java -cp tcdmod.jar;path/to/your/libs package.ClassName
```
Account for Java 9 Modules: Java 9 introduced the module system. If your project uses a module-info.java, run the JAR with module-aware commands like:
```
java --module-path tcdmod.jar --module your.module.name/package.ClassName
```
Inspect the JAR Manifest: Verify if the main class was correctly registered in the JAR’s manifest by running:
```
unzip -p tcdmod.jar META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
```
Look for a line like Main-Class: package.ClassName—if it’s missing or wrong, re-run the javapackager command with the correct -appclass value (manual manifest edits work too, but re-running the command is cleaner).
Note the Exact Error Message: When you run the JAR, what’s the full error output? A ClassNotFoundException points to missing classes on the classpath; a NoSuchMethodError for main means your target class doesn’t have a valid main method.