114-java-maven-search
Maven Central search and coordinates
Help users search Maven Central, resolve groupId:artifactId:version, read version history, and build correct download URLs; and when working on their project, verify versions-maven-plugin and run versions:display-* goals for dependency, plugin, and property updates. What is covered:
- Maven Central Search API — e.g. keyword search for Spring Boot starters (
spring-boot-starter) or coordinate filters (g:org.springframework.boot AND a:spring-boot-starter-parent) - Direct repository layout and
maven-metadata.xml - POM, JAR,
-sources.jar,-javadoc.jarURL patterns - Parsing POMs for direct dependencies; transitive trees via Maven/Gradle on the consumer project
- Versions Maven Plugin — ensure
org.codehaus.mojo:versions-maven-pluginis declared, then./mvnw versions:display-property-updates,versions:display-dependency-updates,versions:display-plugin-updates - Output format: structured coordinates, tables, and verifiable HTTPS links
Constraints
Verify coordinates against the Search API or repository responses before asserting availability. Prefer release versions unless snapshots are explicitly required.
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