Require Maven Version

This rule enforces certain Maven versions. The rule uses the Enforcer version range syntax to define allowed versions.

The following parameters are supported by this rule:

  • message - an optional message to the user if the rule fails.
  • version - range of allowed Maven versions.

Sample Plugin Configuration:

<project>
  [...]
  <build>
    <plugins>
      <plugin>
        <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
        <artifactId>maven-enforcer-plugin</artifactId>
        <version>3.4.1</version>
        <executions>
          <execution>
            <id>enforce-maven</id>
            <goals>
              <goal>enforce</goal>
            </goals>
            <configuration>
              <rules>
                <requireMavenVersion>
                  <version>3.0</version>
                </requireMavenVersion>
              </rules>    
            </configuration>
          </execution>
        </executions>
      </plugin>
    </plugins>
  </build>
  [...]
</project>