How do I Install JBoss AS / WildFly Server in Eclipse for Java EE

Question

When I went to the "new server wizard" I can't find the category for JBoss AS.

When I clicked "Download new server adapter" I don't get any JBoss AS adapter in the list.

Answer 1

Install the most recent JBoss Tools.

• Go to Help > Install New Software.

• Set Work with to the following URL depending on Eclipse version:

  • 4.8+ (Photon): https://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/photon/stable/updates/
  • 4.7 (Oxygen): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/oxygen/stable/updates/
  • 4.6 (Neon): https://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/neon/stable/updates/
  • 4.5 (Mars): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/mars/stable/updates/
  • 4.4 (Luna): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/updates/stable/luna/
  • 4.3 (Kepler): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/updates/stable/kepler/
  • 4.2 (Juno): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/updates/stable/juno/
  • 3.7 (Indigo): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/updates/stable/indigo/
  • 3.6 (Helios): http://download.jboss.org/jbosstools/updates/stable/helios/

• Press Enter

• In the results, make sure that you've Group items by catagory checked and then select Web and Java EE development somewhere near the bottom.

• Next, etc, Finish.

This will get you the JBoss-provided AS and EAP server plugins, along with several easing JSF development plugins, such as EL autocompletion.

See also:

• The BalusC Code - JSF 2.3 tutorial - Integrating WildFly in Eclipse
• EL proposals / autocomplete / code assist in Facelets with Eclipse
• show JSF EL call hierarchy in eclipse
• Properties of new tags using composite component are not displayed by Eclipse auto complete shortcurt