Java Web Start support in Oxygen XML Editor v23.0 and later

[Bikash_P]

Hi Oxygen team,
We’re planning to upgrade to Oxygen XML Editor v23.0, and our application stack currently uses Java Web Start (JNLP) and Java 8.
I noticed that the jwsDeployer tool still exists in v23.0.
Before finalizing the upgrade, I’d like to clarify:
Does Oxygen v23.0 officially support Java Web Start deployments, assuming we are using Java 8?
Is Java Web Start (JNLP workflows) still usable in v23.0 or any newer versions (like v24, v25, etc.)?
If JWS is not supported beyond a certain version, what is the last officially supported version for JWS in Oxygen?
Our application requires continued support for .jnlp, so understanding this compatibility is critical for our decision.
Thank you for your support!

[adrian]

Hello,

Java Web Start (JWS) is no longer officially supported since v22.0 of Oxygen.

I noticed that the jwsDeployer tool still exists in v23.0.

It was removed since v22.0. I can't find it in v23.0. In what distribution are you looking (All, Linux, Windows)?
Technically you could probably still use v22 or v23 with Java 8, if you can make it work (adjust the jars from the jnlp to point to the ones from the lib of the new version), but it's not something to use in production, it's not officially supported. There may be features that fail late after startup, as you try to use them.

Is Java Web Start (JNLP workflows) still usable in v23.0 or any newer versions (like v24, v25, etc.)?

Since the support was officially removed in v22.0 it has not been tested in later versions.

I'm afraid v21.1 is the last version to officially support JWS.
Do note that v24 and older have reached end-of-life and are no longer maintained or supported (in general). Please see our EOL policy here:
https://www.oxygenxml.com/eol.html

Regards,
Adrian

[Felice]

I’ve worked with Oxygen XML Editor in similar setups, and from my experience, Java Web Start (JNLP) workflows became increasingly limited after Java 8 support ended. While the jwsDeployer tool may still be visible in v23.0, I noticed it doesn’t guarantee full compatibility in newer Oxygen releases. In our case, we had to either lock the stack on Java 8 + Oxygen 23 or migrate to alternative deployment methods. If your application relies heavily on .jnlp, I’d recommend confirming directly with the Oxygen team before upgrading beyond v23.