Eclipse: JSON to POJO Generation
Eclipse doesn't have great built-in support for JSON to POJO. Learn your options and the fastest alternative.
⚠️ The Reality of Eclipse Plugins
Unlike IntelliJ (which has RoboPOJOGenerator with 500k+ downloads), Eclipse has limited plugin support for JSON to POJO conversion. Most Eclipse plugins are outdated or unmaintained.
Our recommendation: Use online converters that work with any IDE, including Eclipse.
Your Options for Eclipse
Option 1: Eclipse Marketplace
- 1Go to Help → Eclipse Marketplace
- 2Search for "JSON" or "POJO generator"
- 3Install any available plugin (options are limited)
- 4Restart Eclipse
⚠️ Most plugins haven't been updated in years
Option 2: Online Converter ✓
- Open Json2POJO.com in your browser
- Paste your JSON
- Configure options (Lombok, Jackson, etc.)
- Copy generated Java classes to Eclipse
✓ Works instantly, no installation, always up-to-date
Eclipse Plugin vs Online Converter
| Feature | Eclipse Plugin | Online Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Requires restart | None |
| Maintained | Often outdated | Always current |
| Lombok Support | Varies | ✓ Full |
| Java Records | No | ✓ Supported |
| Works Offline | Yes | Needs internet |
Recommended Workflow for Eclipse Users
- 1
Validate Your JSON First
Use our JSON Validator to check for syntax errors.
- 2
Generate POJOs Online
Paste JSON into our converter, select your options (Lombok, etc.).
- 3
Copy to Eclipse
Create a new Java class in Eclipse, paste the generated code. Done!
Common Questions
Why doesn't Eclipse have good JSON plugins?
The Eclipse plugin ecosystem has less active development compared to IntelliJ. Many developers have moved to VS Code or IntelliJ for Java.
Can I use the online converter offline?
The initial page load requires internet, but all processing is done client-side in your browser. Your JSON never leaves your machine.
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