Maven MCP Server
by danielscholl
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for working with Maven dependencies. It helps in checking dependency versions, retrieving the latest versions, and finding the latest version based on semantic versioning.
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What is Maven MCP Server?
The Maven MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to facilitate interactions with Maven dependencies. It offers tools to check the existence of specific dependency versions in Maven Central, retrieve the latest available versions, and identify the most recent version based on semantic versioning principles.
How to use Maven MCP Server?
To use the server, first install it by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and installing the package in development mode. Then, configure your .mcp.json file to include the server. You can then use the provided tools via the Claude Code assistant or similar MCP client by calling the tool names with the required parameters.
Key features of Maven MCP Server
Checks if specific Maven dependency versions exist.
Retrieves the latest versions of Maven dependencies.
Finds the latest version based on semantic versioning components.
Provides a batch processing tool for checking multiple dependency versions.
Offers structured information about all available versions of a Maven dependency, grouped by minor version tracks.
Use cases of Maven MCP Server
Automated dependency version checks in CI/CD pipelines.
Identifying outdated dependencies in a project.
Finding the latest compatible version of a dependency for upgrades.
Generating dependency reports with version information.
Integrating with IDEs for real-time dependency analysis.
FAQ from Maven MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for communication between tools and services.
How do I install the Maven MCP Server?
How do I install the Maven MCP Server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies using uv sync, and install the package in development mode using uv pip install -e ..
How do I configure the server in my project?
How do I configure the server in my project?
Add the server configuration to your .mcp.json file as shown in the Setup section of the README.
What happens if a dependency or version is not found?
What happens if a dependency or version is not found?
The server returns an error response with a specific error code, such as DEPENDENCY_NOT_FOUND or VERSION_NOT_FOUND.
Can I check multiple dependencies at once?
Can I check multiple dependencies at once?
Yes, use the maven-mcp-server__check_version_batch_tool to check multiple dependencies in a single request.