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114 Java Maven Search by majiayu000

Name: 114 Java Maven Search
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: majiayu000

114 Java Maven Search

Covers Maven Central search (Search API, maven-metadata.xml, artifact URLs) and project-local update reports via versions-maven-plugin (display-property-updates, display-dependency-updates, display-plugin-updates). Use when finding or verifying coordinates, browsing Central, or checking what newer versions apply to the user’s pom.xml. This should trigger for requests such as Search Maven Central; Find Maven dependency; Maven coordinates; groupId artifactId version. Part of cursor-rules-java project

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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.jar URL patterns
Parsing POMs for direct dependencies; transitive trees via Maven/Gradle on the consumer project
Versions Maven Plugin — ensure org.codehaus.mojo:versions-maven-plugin is 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.

VERIFY: Do not invent GAVs — confirm via Search API or successful GET of metadata/POM
FORMAT: Always express full coordinates as groupId:artifactId:version when a version is fixed
BEFORE APPLYING: Read the reference for step-by-step workflows, query syntax, and URL patterns
EDGE CASE: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands
EDGE CASE: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance
EDGE CASE: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off

When to use this skill

Search Maven Central
Find Maven dependency
Maven coordinates
groupId artifactId version
Latest version Maven
maven-metadata.xml
Download JAR from Maven Central
Download javadocs
Dependency tree transitive
display-dependency-updates
display-plugin-updates
Outdated Maven dependencies

Workflow

Read Maven search reference workflow

Read references/114-java-maven-search.md before forming queries, coordinate checks, or URL outputs.

Perform Maven Central discovery and verification

Use Search API and repository metadata/POM checks to confirm valid coordinates and available versions.

Format results with full coordinates and links

Return groupId:artifactId:version outputs, structured tables, and verifiable HTTPS artifact URLs.

Run project-local update checks when applicable

When working on a local project, ensure versions-maven-plugin usage and run versions:display-* reports for properties, dependencies, and plugins.

Reference

For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/114-java-maven-search.md.

---name: 114-java-maven-searchdescription: Covers Maven Central search (Search API, maven-metadata.xml, artifact URLs) and project-local update reports via versions-maven-plugin (display-property-updates, display-dependency-updates, display-plugin-updates). Use when finding or verifying coordinates, browsing Central, or checking what newer versions apply to the user’s pom.xml. This should trigger for requests such as Search Maven Central; Find Maven dependency; Maven coordinates; groupId artifactId version. Part of cursor-rules-java projectlicense: Apache-2.0---# 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.jar` URL patterns - Parsing POMs for direct dependencies; transitive trees via Maven/Gradle on the consumer project - Versions Maven Plugin — ensure `org.codehaus.mojo:versions-maven-plugin` is 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. - **VERIFY**: Do not invent GAVs — confirm via Search API or successful GET of metadata/POM - **FORMAT**: Always express full coordinates as `groupId:artifactId:version` when a version is fixed - **BEFORE APPLYING**: Read the reference for step-by-step workflows, query syntax, and URL patterns - **EDGE CASE**: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands - **EDGE CASE**: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance - **EDGE CASE**: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off ## When to use this skill - Search Maven Central - Find Maven dependency - Maven coordinates - groupId artifactId version - Latest version Maven - maven-metadata.xml - Download JAR from Maven Central - Download javadocs - Dependency tree transitive - display-dependency-updates - display-plugin-updates - Outdated Maven dependencies ## Workflow 1. **Read Maven search reference workflow** Read `references/114-java-maven-search.md` before forming queries, coordinate checks, or URL outputs. 2. **Perform Maven Central discovery and verification** Use Search API and repository metadata/POM checks to confirm valid coordinates and available versions. 3. **Format results with full coordinates and links** Return `groupId:artifactId:version` outputs, structured tables, and verifiable HTTPS artifact URLs. 4. **Run project-local update checks when applicable** When working on a local project, ensure versions-maven-plugin usage and run `versions:display-*` reports for properties, dependencies, and plugins. ## Reference For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see [references/114-java-maven-search.md](references/114-java-maven-search.md).

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