## Running routes as a local Camel context

### Overview

The simplest way to run an Apache Camel route is as a Local Camel Context. This method enables you to launch the route directly from Package Explorer's context menu. When you run a route from the context menu, the developer tools automatically create a runtime profile for you. You can also create a custom runtime profile for running your route.

Your route runs as if it were invoked directly from the command line and uses Apache Camel's embedded Spring container. You can configure a number of the runtime parameters by editing the runtime profile.

### Procedure

To run a route as a local Camel context:

1. In Package Explorer, select a routing context file.

2. Right-click it to open the context menu, and then select Run As > Local Camel Context.

   | Note
   Selecting Local Camel Context (without tests) directs Red Hat Fuse IDE to run the project without performing validation tests, which may be faster.

### Result

The Console view displays the output generated from running the route.

### Related topics

Editing a Local Camel Context runtime profile