Maven Integration for Eclipse makes it easy to use
Maven in Eclipse. Features include: a form-based
and XML editor for the Maven POM; a quick search
in remote Maven repositories and integration with
Nexus Maven repository manager; Maven-based
dependency management and automatic downloading of
required dependencies and sources; launching Maven
from within Eclipse; creating new projects using
Maven Archetypes; materializing projects using
Maven metadata; integration with JDT, AJDT, and
WTP; integration with Maven SCM, Subclipse,
Subversive, and Team/CVS; and extension points and
API for 3rd party integration.