By default, the repackage goal will replace the original artifact with the executable one. If you prefer to keep the original artifact and attach the executable one with a different classifier, configure the plugin as follows:
<project> ... <build> ... <plugins> ... <plugin> <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId> <artifactId>spring-boot-maven-plugin</artifactId> <version>1.4.0.M2</version> <executions> <execution> <goals> <goal>repackage</goal> </goals> <configuration> <classifier>exec</classifier> </configuration> </execution> </executions> ... </plugin> ... </plugins> ... </build> ... </project>
This configuration will generate two artifacts: the original one and the executable counter part produced by the repackage goal. Both will be installed/deployed accordingly.