Maven Repository MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive functionality to search and interact with Maven artifacts from mvnrepository.com and Maven Central.

🚀 Features

• Search Maven Artifacts: Find Maven artifacts by keyword with detailed results
• Version Management: Retrieve all available versions for any artifact
• Dependency Management: Get ready-to-use dependency snippets for Maven, Gradle, and SBT
• POM Access: Fetch complete POM.xml files directly from Maven Central
• Multiple Transports: Support for both stdio and SSE (Server-Sent Events) protocols
• Rate Limiting: Built-in intelligent rate limiting to respect mvnrepository.com

📋 Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn package manager

🛠️ Installation & Setup

1. Clone and install dependencies:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd mvn-repository-mcp-server
   npm install
   

2. Build the project:

   npm run build
   

3. Run the server:

   npm start
   

🚀 Usage

Transport Protocols

The server supports two communication protocols:

stdio Transport (Default)

Perfect for local development and MCP client integration:

# Using npm scripts
npm run start:stdio
npm run dev:stdio

# Direct execution
node dist/index.js stdio
node dist/index.js  # stdio is default

SSE Transport

Ideal for web-based clients and HTTP integration:

# Using npm scripts (port 3000)
npm run start:sse
npm run dev:sse

# Direct execution
node dist/index.js sse
node dist/index.js sse --port 8080  # custom port

SSE Endpoints:

• SSE stream: http://localhost:<port>/sse
• Message posting: http://localhost:<port>/message

Available Tools

1. search_maven_artifacts

Search for Maven artifacts using keywords.

Parameters:

• query (string, required): Search term for Maven artifacts
• maxResults (number, optional): Maximum results to return (default: 10)

Example:

{
  "name": "search_maven_artifacts",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "spring-boot-starter",
    "maxResults": 5
  }
}

2. get_artifact_versions

Retrieve all available versions for a specific artifact.

Parameters:

• groupId (string, required): Maven group ID (e.g., 'org.springframework.boot')
• artifactId (string, required): Maven artifact ID (e.g., 'spring-boot-starter')

Example:

{
  "name": "get_artifact_versions",
  "arguments": {
    "groupId": "junit",
    "artifactId": "junit"
  }
}

3. get_pom_xml

Fetch the complete POM.xml file for a specific artifact version.

Parameters:

• groupId (string, required): Maven group ID
• artifactId (string, required): Maven artifact ID
• version (string, required): Specific version

Example:

{
  "name": "get_pom_xml",
  "arguments": {
    "groupId": "org.apache.commons",
    "artifactId": "commons-lang3",
    "version": "3.12.0"
  }
}

4. get_dependency_snippets

Generate dependency declarations for Maven, Gradle, and SBT.

Parameters:

• groupId (string, required): Maven group ID
• artifactId (string, required): Maven artifact ID
• version (string, required): Specific version

Example:

{
  "name": "get_dependency_snippets",
  "arguments": {
    "groupId": "com.fasterxml.jackson.core",
    "artifactId": "jackson-core",
    "version": "2.15.2"
  }
}

🔧 Development

Available Scripts

• npm run build - Compile TypeScript to JavaScript
• npm run build:watch - Watch mode compilation
• npm run start - Run compiled server (stdio transport)
• npm run start:stdio - Explicitly use stdio transport
• npm run start:sse - Use SSE transport (port 3000)
• npm run dev:stdio - Build and run with stdio
• npm run dev:sse - Build and run with SSE
• npm run clean - Remove compiled files

Project Structure

mvn-repository-mcp-server/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts      # Main server entry point & CLI
│   ├── types.ts      # TypeScript interfaces
│   └── searcher.ts   # Core search & retrieval logic
├── dist/             # Compiled JavaScript output
├── package.json      # Project configuration
├── tsconfig.json     # TypeScript configuration
└── README.md         # This file

🎯 Use Cases

For AI Assistants

• Dependency Discovery: Help users find appropriate Maven dependencies
• Version Management: Assist with dependency version selection and updates
• Build File Generation: Generate dependency blocks for different build tools
• Security Analysis: Identify artifacts with known vulnerabilities

For Developers

• Quick Search: Rapidly find Maven artifacts without opening a browser
• Dependency Analysis: Examine POM files and dependency structures
• Multi-Build Support: Get snippets for Maven, Gradle, and SBT simultaneously
• Version Comparison: Compare different versions of the same artifact

Integration Examples

With AI Coding Assistants:

User: "Find me the latest Spring Boot starter for web development"
Assistant: Uses search_maven_artifacts → "spring-boot-starter-web"
Assistant: Uses get_dependency_snippets → Provides Maven/Gradle configs

For Dependency Updates:

User: "Check if there are newer versions of JUnit available"
Assistant: Uses get_artifact_versions → Lists all JUnit versions with dates
Assistant: Highlights latest stable version and any security considerations

⚙️ Configuration

Rate Limiting

The server includes intelligent rate limiting to respect mvnrepository.com:

• Minimum 3 seconds between requests
• Additional random delay of 2-6 seconds
• Automatic retry with exponential backoff on 403 errors

Timeout Settings

• Default request timeout: 30 seconds
• Maven Central POM requests: 15 seconds
• Maximum of 3 retry attempts for failed requests

🔍 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

403 Access Denied Errors:

• The server implements rate limiting to prevent this
• If encountered, the server will automatically retry with backoff
• Consider reducing request frequency if issues persist

Network Timeouts:

• Check internet connectivity
• Verify mvnrepository.com accessibility
• Consider firewall or proxy settings

SSE Connection Issues:

• Ensure the specified port is available
• Check firewall settings for the chosen port
• Verify no other services are using the same port

Debug Mode

Set environment variable for verbose logging:

DEBUG=mvn-repository-mcp-server npm start

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests.

Development Setup

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🔗 Related Links

• Model Context Protocol
• Maven Repository
• Maven Central
• MCP SDK Documentation