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Project Lombok integrates with Java compilers and IDEs to generate getters, equals methods, builders, logging fields, and other boilerplate from annotations, keeping source classes smaller.
Features and best fit
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Key features
Generate getters, equals methods, builders, and logging fields
The README describes annotations that automate common Java methods and fields that would otherwise be written repeatedly.
Sources: [2]
Track new JDK releases through compiler integration updates
The changelog adds JDK 27 support in 1.18.48 and JDK 26 support in 1.18.46, alongside ongoing compiler and IDE compatibility fixes.
Sources: [3]
Best fit
Fits Java codebases with heavy DTO and domain-model boilerplate
It can reduce repetitive getters, builders, constructors, and logger declarations so source files emphasize domain behavior.
Sources: [2]
Before adoption
Coordinate JDK and IDE upgrades with Lombok compatibility
Because Lombok integrates deeply with compilers and IDEs, teams should verify a compatible Lombok release during JDK upgrades. The changelog also includes behavioral changes such as builder-name collision checks.
Sources: [3]
Official sources
- [1]projectlombok/lombok — GitHub repository(2026-10-06)
- [2]Project Lombok — README(2026-10-06)
- [3]Project Lombok — Changelog(2026-10-06)
Supplemental curator note
It is powerful for reducing Java boilerplate, but it integrates deeply with compilers and IDEs, so JDK upgrades should be paired with a compatible Lombok version.
Try it in 3 steps
- 1
Get the source
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/projectlombok/lombok.git - 2
Enter the repository
cd lombok - 3
Check the official steps
Continue with the commands in the README Installation, Quick Start, or Getting Started section.
find . -maxdepth 1 -iname 'README*' -exec sed -n '1,220p' {} \; -quit
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