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Support maven pom filenames other than pom.xml

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core 🍏 L: java:maven T: feature-request Workaround :repeat:
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Description

Some Maven projects use non-standard pom file names such as bom.xml and parent-pom.xml. Is it possible to add an override of the top-level filename to look for?

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No source file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating the Maven manifest discovery entry point and existing tests for pom.xml detection; trace how the top-level filename is selected. Done means a configurable override recognizes names such as bom.xml and parent-pom.xml without breaking the default.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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