diff --git a/java/plugin.jelly b/java/plugin.jelly
index 191f294e..14fbd92d 100644
--- a/java/plugin.jelly
+++ b/java/plugin.jelly
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 <project 
   xmlns:j="jelly:core"
   xmlns:ant="jelly:ant"
+  xmlns:define="jelly:define"
   xmlns:resources="resources">
 
   <j:choose>
@@ -42,7 +43,7 @@
   <goal name="java:compile"
         description="Compile the project"
         prereqs="java:prepare-filesystem">
-        
+    <echo>Compiling to ${maven.build.dest}</echo>
     <j:choose>
       <j:when test="${sourcesPresent == 'true'}">
       	<ant:javac
@@ -129,4 +130,10 @@
       />
     </j:if>
   </goal>
+  
+  <define:taglib uri="java">
+    <define:tag name="dependency-handle">
+      <!-- XXX Use this tag to allow this plugin to be loaded into another -->
+    </define:tag>
+  </define:taglib>
 </project>