Direct Maven Repository Access Release - All existing MCP tools and features are fully retained with significantly improved accuracy and performance by reading maven-metadata.xml files directly from Maven Central instead of using the search API.

Added

• Maven Metadata XML Parsing: Now reads maven-metadata.xml files directly from Maven Central repository for accurate version information
• Jackson XML Support: Added XML parsing capabilities for universal JVM build tool support
• Direct Repository Tests: Comprehensive test coverage for maven-metadata.xml access functionality
• Improved Version Accuracy: Eliminates search API delays and version ordering quirks

Changed

• Data Source: Now uses https://repo1.maven.org/maven2 maven-metadata.xml files instead of search.maven.org Solr API
• Timestamp Accuracy: Implemented a more accurate timestamp retrieval method that fetches real timestamps for recent versions via HTTP HEAD requests
• Enhanced Performance: Smaller XML metadata files provide faster response times than large JSON search results
• Simplified Configuration: Removed complex strategy patterns for cleaner, more maintainable codebase
• Updated Dependencies: Added Jackson XML module for maven-metadata.xml parsing support

Fixed

• Version Ordering Issues: Direct repository access provides accurate version ordering without Solr search index delays
• Date-like Version Anomalies: Fixed incorrect 'latest' results for artifacts like commons-io with date-like versions
• JGit Release Classification: Service pack releases with -r suffix now correctly classified as stable
• Timestamp Analysis: Repository metadata provides authoritative version information for analytical features
• Error Handling: Graceful null returns for non-existent artifacts instead of exceptions for better API consistency
• Date/Time Processing: Improved timestamp parsing using proper Java time APIs for more accurate analytical features
• Native Image Compatibility: Fixed CGLIB proxy issues in GraalVM native image that caused startup failures

Removed

• Search API Dependency: Eliminated reliance on search.maven.org/solrsearch/select for core functionality
• Unused Models: Removed the obsolete MavenSearchResponse model after refactoring
• Strategy Configuration: Removed complex strategy patterns for simplified architecture
• Legacy Properties: Deprecated maven.central.base-url in favor of maven.central.repository-base-url

Full Changelog: v1.2.0...v1.3.0

Full Changelog: v1.1.1...v1.2.0

Full Changelog: v1.1.0...v1.1.1

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0

BREAKING CHANGES:

Rename tools for universal appeal (maven_get_latest → get_latest_version, etc.)

Add stability parameters (preferStable, stableOnly, onlyStableTargets)

Update for universal JVM build tool support

Features:

Support for Maven, Gradle, SBT, Mill, and any JVM build tool

New stability preference controls across all tools

Enhanced bulk operations with filtering options

Updated documentation for multi-build tool scenarios

Technical:

Updated tool method names and parameters

Version updated to 1.0.0

Test suite updated for new signatures

Added

• Comprehensive version info in dependency check results and improved JSON serialization
• Support for multiple builder platforms in Docker configuration (native AMD64 and ARM64 builds)
• Helpful hints and format examples in tool descriptions for better LLM guidance
• Demo GIF and improved documentation for setup and usage

Changed

• Refactored and clarified README with detailed command descriptions, examples, and improved user guidance
• Upgraded Spring Boot to 3.5.3
• Internal refactoring for maintainability and clarity
• Improved formatting and readability of tool descriptions

Fixed

• Docker build and manifest creation for multi-architecture images
• Build scripts and Docker image configuration for reliability and compatibility
• Response structure for bulk and compare tools

• Docker support for MCP server deployment with pre-built images and Docker Compose
• Enhanced build tooling and documentation for Docker deployment
• Version comparison improvements using maven-artifact library
• Updated documentation and examples for release version"

Added

• Virtual thread support for optimal I/O-bound performance in bulk operations

Changed

• Extended cache TTL from 1 hour to 24 hours for optimal performance

Added

• Initial release
• MCP tools for Maven dependency management:
  • maven_get_latest - Get latest version
  • maven_check_exists - Check if version exists
  • maven_get_stable - Get latest stable version
  • maven_bulk_check_latest - Bulk version checking
  • maven_bulk_check_stable - Bulk stable version checking
  • maven_analyze_pom - POM file analysis
  • maven_compare_versions - Version comparison
• Caching with 5-minute TTL
• Version classification (stable, rc, beta, alpha, milestone, snapshot)
• Works with Claude Desktop and GitHub Copilot

Technical

• Java 24, Spring Boot 3.5.0, Spring AI
• MCP Protocol 2024-11-05
• Unit and integration tests
• Maven Central API integration