Maven
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) 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.
What is Maven?
Maven is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp (model context protocol) server that provides tools for checking maven dependency versions. this server enables llms to verify maven dependencies and retrieve their latest versions from maven cent...
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) 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.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools f
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y mcp-maven-depsManual Installation
npx -y mcp-maven-depsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Maven
The Maven MCP Server connects AI assistants directly to the Maven Central Repository, enabling them to look up the latest stable version of any Java/JVM dependency, check whether a specific version exists, and list recent release history — all without leaving the conversation. It uses Maven's native metadata format to retrieve accurate version data and automatically filters out pre-release versions (alpha, beta, milestones, RCs, snapshots) by default. Java developers and teams use it to keep pom.xml and build.gradle files up to date and to answer dependency version questions instantly.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ with npx available
- Internet access to reach Maven Central (repo1.maven.org)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline
Verify npx is available
The server is distributed on npm as mcp-maven-deps and runs via npx with no manual installation required.
npx -y mcp-maven-deps --helpAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Open your claude_desktop_config.json and add the maven-deps-server block. No API keys or environment variables are needed.
{
"mcpServers": {
"maven-deps-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-maven-deps"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Save the config and restart Claude Desktop (or your chosen client) to load the Maven dependencies server.
Query Maven Central for a dependency
Ask your AI assistant for the latest version of any Maven artifact using groupId:artifactId coordinates.
Maven Examples
Client configuration
Minimal Claude Desktop configuration for the Maven dependencies MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"maven-deps-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-maven-deps"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for checking Maven dependency versions through the MCP server.
- "What is the latest stable version of org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web?"
- "Does version 3.2.1 of com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind exist on Maven Central?"
- "List the last 10 releases of io.quarkus:quarkus-core in deploy order"
- "Check my pom.xml dependencies and tell me which ones have newer stable versions available"
- "What is the latest version of org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter, excluding snapshots and RCs?"Troubleshooting Maven
The server returns no results for a valid artifact
Double-check the groupId and artifactId spelling — Maven Central searches are exact. Use the full coordinate format groupId:artifactId. You can verify the artifact exists at https://search.maven.org first.
Pre-release versions are being returned when you only want stable releases
By default, pre-release versions (alpha, beta, milestone, RC, snapshot) are excluded. If you're seeing them, confirm you're using the get_latest_release tool rather than list_maven_versions with pre-release filtering disabled.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maven
What is Maven?
Maven is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp (model context protocol) 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. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Maven?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y mcp-maven-deps. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Maven?
Maven works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Maven free to use?
Yes, Maven is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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