# Would you use PDE (Processing) sketches via pde:// links and Maven-based libraries?

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**Created:** [July 22, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/would-you-use-pde-processing-sketches-via-pde-links-and-maven-based-libraries/46773 "2025-07-22T19:16:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![maxandersen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6bbea6/32.png) [@maxandersen](https://discourse.processing.org/u/maxandersen)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/would-you-use-pde-processing-sketches-via-pde-links-and-maven-based-libraries/46773/1 "2025-07-22T19:16:24Z")

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I’ve been experimenting with a new way to make it much easier to share and run Processing sketches — inspired by the pde://sketch/… link format.

I’ve created a JBang script that lets you run PDE sketches directly from pde://-style links (or files) with a single command, no setup needed. Think of it like “click and run” for Processing, even outside the PDE!

Now I’m exploring the idea of making Processing libraries available via Maven — so any Processing sketch could pull in libraries automatically, just by declaring a dependency (no more manual .zip downloading or copying .jar files!).

I’m curious:  
• Would this make your life easier when writing or sharing Processing code?  
• Do you currently struggle with library setup or sharing sketches with students/friends?

• Would you use a command-line tool to run or install sketches without opening the PDE?  
• Any must-have features you’d expect in something like this?

I’d love to hear your thoughts before investing more time. If you’re curious to test or co-experiment, I can share the current version too!