# Maven Dependencies

> Use this tool when you need to verify and manage Maven dependencies in software projects, solving problems like outdated or incompatible dependencies. It provides real-time dependency information through the Maven Central REST API, accepting inputs like dependency names and versions, and outputting latest versions and existence checks. Use it for automated dependency checks, version upgrades, or AI-driven project management.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/bigsy-maven-dependencies  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/bigsy-maven-dependencies

## Description

This Maven Dependencies MCP server, developed by Bill Hedworth, provides tools for verifying and retrieving Maven dependency versions from the Maven Central Repository. It offers functions to check the latest version of a dependency and verify if specific versions exist. The server uses the Maven Central REST API to fetch real-time dependency information, ensuring up-to-date results. By connecting AI capabilities with Maven dependency management, this implementation enables assistants to validate and update project dependencies, ensuring compatibility and security. It is particularly useful for applications requiring automated dependency checks, version upgrades, or any scenario where an AI system needs to reason about and manage Maven dependencies in software projects.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.93
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** security
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/bigsy-maven-dependencies)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/bigsy/maven-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "bigsy-maven-dependencies"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/bigsy-maven-dependencies` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/bigsy-maven-dependencies/pull`

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