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title: "[Java] - About Java Utils Library"
description: About Java Utils Library
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# [Java] - About Java Utils Library

This page explains what the Contentstack Java Utils library is and what it includes. It is intended for developers using the Contentstack Java SDK who need utility features (such as embedded object handling) and should be used when deciding whether to add the Java Utils library to your Java application.

## About Java Utils Library

Contentstack provides the Java Utils library that contains all the utilities for the Java SDK.

Features included:
- **Embedded Object**: Allows you to fetch embedded [entries](/docs/content-managers/author-content/about-entries)/[assets](/docs/content-managers/author-content/about-assets) (placed inside the “[Rich Text Editor](/docs/developers/create-content-types/rich-text-editor)” (RTE) field) and display them on your frontend application. To learn how to embed entries/assets in the RTE field, refer to the [Embed Entry](/docs/developers/create-content-types/rich-text-editor#embed-entries-in-the-rte) and [Embed Asset](/docs/developers/create-content-types/rich-text-editor#embed-assets-in-the-rte) documentation.

**Note**: The Contentstack Java Utils library supports Java 1.8 and above.

To use this Utils library in your application, follow the steps specified in the [Get Started with Java Utils library](/docs/developers/java/get-started-with-java-utils-library) guide.

## Common questions

### What is the Contentstack Java Utils library used for?
It contains utilities for the Java SDK, including support for working with embedded objects from Rich Text Editor (RTE) fields.

### What Java versions are supported by the Java Utils library?
The Contentstack Java Utils library supports Java 1.8 and above.

### Does the Java Utils library help with embedded entries and assets in RTE fields?
Yes. It allows you to fetch embedded entries/assets placed inside the Rich Text Editor (RTE) field and display them on your frontend application.

### Where do I start to use the Java Utils library?
Follow the steps specified in the [Get Started with Java Utils library](/docs/developers/java/get-started-with-java-utils-library) guide.