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Maven Dependencies MCP Server

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An MCP server that provides tools for checking Maven dependency versions. This server enables LLMs to verify Maven dependencies and retrieve their latest versions from Maven Central Repository.

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What is Maven Dependencies MCP Server?

The Maven Dependencies MCP Server is a tool that allows LLMs to interact with the Maven Central Repository to retrieve information about Maven dependencies, such as the latest version or whether a specific version exists.

How to use Maven Dependencies MCP Server?

The server can be installed globally using npm or run directly using npx. It needs to be configured in the MCP settings with the command and arguments to execute the server. Once configured, you can use the available tools like get_maven_latest_version and check_maven_version_exists via an MCP client.

Key features of Maven Dependencies MCP Server

  • Query the latest version of any Maven dependency

  • Verify if a Maven dependency exists

  • Check if a specific version of a dependency exists

  • Support for full Maven coordinates including packaging and classifier

  • Real-time access to Maven Central Repository data

Use cases of Maven Dependencies MCP Server

  • Automated dependency version checking in CI/CD pipelines

  • LLM-powered code completion and suggestion tools

  • Vulnerability scanning and dependency management

  • Integration with build tools like Maven, Gradle, SBT, and Mill

FAQ from Maven Dependencies MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, which allows LLMs to interact with external tools and services.

How do I install the server?

You can install it globally using npm install -g mcp-maven-deps or run it directly using npx mcp-maven-deps.

What Maven coordinate formats are supported?

The server supports full Maven coordinates in the format "groupId:artifactId[:version][:packaging][:classifier]".

What happens if a dependency doesn't exist?

The server handles non-existent dependencies and returns an appropriate error message.

How does the server determine the latest version?

The server uses Maven Central's REST API and sorts results by timestamp to ensure the latest version is returned.