In this case you can include your commons swc into your main applcation by using include-libraries parameter, and for the subapps use external-library-path . So, all classes from commons will be included into main app, and when subapps are loaded, they will use them. You can also use your commons as RSL instead of including them into application.
Using linkreport is a PITA and will complicate your build process.
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