# mvn install > Install third-party Maven dependencies and build the project. > More information: . - Compile, test, package, and install the project into the local repository: `mvn install` - Skip tests during installation: `mvn install {{[-D|--define]}} skipTests` - Force update of dependencies before installing: `mvn install {{[-U|--update-snapshots]}}` - Skip test compilation and execution: `mvn install {{[-D|--define]}} maven.test.skip=true`