An MCP server that provides LLMs with the latest stable package versions when coding
An MCP server that provides tools for checking latest stable package versions from multiple package registries:
This server helps LLMs ensure they’re recommending up-to-date package versions when writing code.
To install Package Version for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-package-version --client claude
Configure MCP Settings
Add the following to your MCP settings file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"package-version": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-package-version"]
}
}
}
If you are behind a corporate proxy which MITMs your traffic, you may need to additionally specify the proxy CA cert bundle:
{
"mcpServers": {
"package-version": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-package-version"],
"env": {
"NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS": "/path/to/mitm/cert.pem"
}
}
}
}
~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json~/.config/gomcp/config.yamlCheck latest stable versions for npm packages from a package.json dependencies object.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_npm_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
"express": "^4.17.1",
"react": "^17.0.2"
}
}
});
Check latest stable versions for Python packages from requirements.txt entries.
Check latest stable versions for Python packages from pyproject.toml.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_pyproject_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
dependencies: {
"requests": "^2.28.0",
"pandas": ">=1.5.0"
},
"optional-dependencies": {
"test": {
"pytest": ">=7.0.0"
}
},
"dev-dependencies": {
"black": "^22.0.0"
}
}
}
});
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_python_versions",
arguments: {
requirements: [
"requests==2.26.0",
"pandas>=1.3.0"
]
}
});
Check latest stable versions for Go packages from go.mod.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_go_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
module: "example.com/mymodule",
require: [
{
path: "github.com/gin-gonic/gin",
version: "v1.7.0"
}
],
replace: [
{
old: "github.com/old/pkg",
new: "github.com/new/pkg",
version: "v2.0.0"
}
]
}
}
});
But seriously, don’t write Java in 2025.
Check latest stable versions for Java packages from pom.xml.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_maven_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: [
{
groupId: "org.springframework.boot",
artifactId: "spring-boot-starter-web",
version: "2.7.0",
scope: "compile"
}
]
}
});
Check latest stable versions for Java packages from build.gradle.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_gradle_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: [
{
configuration: "implementation",
group: "com.google.guava",
name: "guava",
version: "31.0-jre"
}
]
}
});
Bulk check latest stable versions for multiple packages from npm and PyPI.
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_package_versions",
arguments: {
packages: [
{ name: "react", registry: "npm" },
{ name: "requests", registry: "pypi" },
{ name: "typescript", registry: "npm", currentVersion: "5.0.0" }
]
}
});
Search, list, and get information about Amazon Bedrock AI models.
// List all available Bedrock models
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_bedrock_models",
arguments: {
action: "list"
}
});
// Search for specific models
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_bedrock_models",
arguments: {
action: "search",
query: "claude",
provider: "anthropic"
}
});
// Get a specific model by ID
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_bedrock_models",
arguments: {
action: "get",
modelId: "anthropic.claude-3-sonnet-20240229-v1:0"
}
});
Get the latest Claude Sonnet model from Amazon Bedrock (best for coding tasks).
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "get_latest_bedrock_model",
arguments: {}
});
Check available tags for Docker container images from Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry, or custom registries.
// Check Docker Hub images
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_docker_tags",
arguments: {
image: "nginx",
limit: 5
}
});
// Check GitHub Container Registry images
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_docker_tags",
arguments: {
image: "ghcr.io/owner/repo",
registry: "ghcr"
}
});
// Check custom registry images
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_docker_tags",
arguments: {
image: "my-image",
registry: "custom",
customRegistry: "registry.example.com"
}
});
// Filter tags using regex patterns
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_docker_tags",
arguments: {
image: "node",
filterTags: ["^18", "^20"],
includeDigest: true
}
});
When writing code that includes package dependencies, LLMs should:
Choose the Right Tool for the Job
check_npm_versions for package.jsoncheck_python_versions for requirements.txtcheck_pyproject_versions for pyproject.tomlcheck_maven_versions for pom.xmlcheck_gradle_versions for build.gradlecheck_go_versions for go.modcheck_package_versions for quick bulk checks across npm and PyPIcheck_bedrock_models to search, list, or get specific model informationget_latest_bedrock_model to get the latest Claude Sonnet model (best for coding tasks)check_docker_tags to find available tags for Docker images from Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry, or custom registriesAlways Check Versions Before Writing
Package.json Best Practices
// Before writing package.json, check versions
const versions = await use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_package_versions",
arguments: {
packages: [
{ name: "express", registry: "npm" },
{ name: "react", registry: "npm" }
]
}
});
// Use the returned versions in package.json
{
"dependencies": {
"express": "^{express.latestVersion}",
"react": "^{react.latestVersion}"
}
}
Requirements.txt Best Practices
// Before writing requirements.txt, check versions
const versions = await use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_package_versions",
arguments: {
packages: [
{ name: "requests", registry: "pypi" },
{ name: "pandas", registry: "pypi" }
]
}
});
// Use the returned versions in requirements.txt
requests=={requests.latestVersion}
pandas=={pandas.latestVersion}
Version Range Considerations
Error Handling
Here’s how an LLM should approach creating new projects with different package managers:
// 1. Check npm package versions
const versions = await use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_npm_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
"express": "^4.17.1",
"typescript": "~4.5.0"
}
}
});
// 2. Use the versions in package.json
write_to_file({
path: "package.json",
content: {
"name": "my-project",
"version": "1.0.0",
"dependencies": {
"express": `^${versions.find(p => p.name === 'express').latestVersion}`,
"typescript": `^${versions.find(p => p.name === 'typescript').latestVersion}`
}
}
});
// 1. Check Python package versions
const versions = await use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_pyproject_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
dependencies: {
"requests": "^2.28.0",
"pandas": ">=1.5.0"
},
"dev-dependencies": {
"pytest": ">=7.0.0"
}
}
}
});
// 2. Use the versions in pyproject.toml
write_to_file({
path: "pyproject.toml",
content: `
[project]
name = "my-project"
version = "1.0.0"
dependencies = [
"requests>=${versions.find(p => p.name === 'requests').latestVersion}",
"pandas>=${versions.find(p => p.name === 'pandas').latestVersion}"
]
[project.optional-dependencies]
test = [
"pytest>=${versions.find(p => p.name === 'pytest (dev)').latestVersion}"
]
`
});
// 1. Check Go package versions
const versions = await use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_go_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
module: "example.com/mymodule",
require: [
{
path: "github.com/gin-gonic/gin",
version: "v1.7.0"
}
]
}
}
});
// 2. Use the versions in go.mod
write_to_file({
path: "go.mod",
content: `
module example.com/mymodule
go 1.21
require (
github.com/gin-gonic/gin ${versions.find(p => p.name === 'github.com/gin-gonic/gin').latestVersion}
)
`
});
// 1. Check Maven package versions
const versions = await use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_maven_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: [
{
groupId: "org.springframework.boot",
artifactId: "spring-boot-starter-web",
version: "2.7.0"
}
]
}
});
// 2. Use the versions in pom.xml
write_to_file({
path: "pom.xml",
content: `
<project>
<modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
<groupId>com.example</groupId>
<artifactId>my-project</artifactId>
<version>1.0.0</version>
<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-boot-starter-web</artifactId>
<version>${versions.find(p => p.name === 'org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web').latestVersion}</version>
</dependency>
</dependencies>
</project>
`
});
This ensures that new projects always start with the latest stable versions of packages.
When writing code that includes package dependencies, you must:
1. Before writing any dependency files, check latest stable versions using the package-version MCP server:
// For Node.js (package.json):
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_npm_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
"package-name": "version"
}
}
});
// For Python (requirements.txt):
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_python_versions",
arguments: {
requirements: [
"package-name==version"
}
}
});
// For Python (pyproject.toml):
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_pyproject_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
dependencies: {
"package-name": "version"
}
}
}
});
// For Java Maven (pom.xml):
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_maven_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: [
{
groupId: "group",
artifactId: "artifact",
version: "version"
}
]
}
});
// For Java Gradle (build.gradle):
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_gradle_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: [
{
configuration: "implementation",
group: "group",
name: "name",
version: "version"
}
]
}
});
// For Go (go.mod):
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_go_versions",
arguments: {
dependencies: {
module: "module-name",
require: [
{
path: "package-path",
version: "version"
}
]
}
}
});
// For AWS Bedrock models:
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_bedrock_models",
arguments: {
action: "search",
query: "claude",
provider: "anthropic"
}
});
// For getting the latest Claude Sonnet model:
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "get_latest_bedrock_model",
arguments: {}
});
// For Docker container images:
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "package-version",
tool_name: "check_docker_tags",
arguments: {
image: "image-name",
registry: "dockerhub", // or "ghcr" or "custom"
customRegistry: "registry.example.com", // required when registry is "custom"
limit: 10, // optional, default is 10
filterTags: ["regex-pattern"], // optional
includeDigest: false // optional, default is false
}
});
2. Use the returned latest versions in your dependency files:
- For applications: Use exact versions
- For libraries: Use compatible ranges
- npm: ^ for minor updates, ~ for patch updates
- Python: >= for compatible versions, == for exact versions
- Java: Use the version directly (Maven/Gradle handle ranges differently)
- Go: Use semantic version prefixes (e.g., v1.2.3)
- Document any version-specific requirements in comments
3. If version checks fail:
- Document it in comments
- Use known stable versions as fallback
- Consider project requirements and compatibility
Example system prompt for users:
When writing code that includes dependencies, you must check latest stable versions using the package-version MCP server before writing any dependency files (package.json, requirements.txt, pyproject.toml, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod). Use exact versions for applications and appropriate version ranges for libraries based on the package manager's conventions. Document any version-specific requirements or failed checks in comments. For AI model information, use the AWS Bedrock tools to search, list, or get specific model details. For Docker container images, use the check_docker_tags tool to find available tags from Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry, or custom registries.
Clone and Install Dependencies
git clone https://github.com/sammcj/mcp-package-version.git
cd mcp-package-version
npm i
Build the Server
npm run build
Development Workflow
npm run watch for development to automatically rebuild on changesnpm run build for production buildsRelease Process
# 1. Make your changes
vim src/your-file.ts
# 2. Commit your changes
git add .
git commit -m "feat: your new feature"
# 3. Run bump command (this will):
# - Update version in package.json
# - Update CHANGELOG.md
# - Commit changes
# - Push to GitHub
npm run bump
# GitHub Actions will then:
# - Create a git tag
# - Create a GitHub release
# - Publish to npm (when triggered manually)
Manual npm Publishing
# To trigger a manual npm publish
gh workflow run publish.yml
No environment variables are required as this server uses public registries and documentation sites:
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