Jar::Signer

Jar::Signer is a handy Perl module that makes creating signed Jar files super easy! If you’re working with Java applets or any application that needs a signed Jar file, this tool is your best friend.

What Does Jar::Signer Do?

This module helps you sign your Jar files quickly. It handles all the tricky bits of using jar, jarsigner, and keytool command lines so you don’t have to worry about getting it right. You just follow a few simple steps!

Getting Started with Jar::Signer

Here’s how you can use it:

# Using FindBin is just a suggestion.

use FindBin qw( $RealBin );

use Jar::Signer;

my $signer = Jar::Signer->new;



# Location of the keystore, created if needed.

$signer->keystore("$RealBin/MyKeyStore");



# Dname properties of the certificate.

$signer->dname("CN=Mark Southern, O=My Corporation, L=My State, C=USA");



# Name for .fingerprint and .cert files, created if needed.

$signer->alias("$RealBin/MyCert");



# The Jar file that we want to sign.

$signer->jar(shift);



# If signed_jar is undefined then the default is basename.signed.jar where basename is the basename of the Jar file.

$signer->signed_jar(shift);



# Create the signed Jar.

$signer->process;

Simplifying Your Workflow

This script and module make generating signed Jar files as easy as pie! It takes care of all those confusing commands and ensures your files are ready for use in Java.

Download Jar::Signer Now!

If you're looking to simplify your process of signing Jars, give Jar::Signer a try. It’s efficient and user-friendly!