get_latest_release
Retrieve the latest stable release version of a Maven dependency from Maven Central, excluding pre-releases by default, using the specified Maven coordinate format.
Instructions
Get the latest release version of a Maven dependency (excludes pre-releases by default)
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default | 
|---|---|---|---|
| dependency | Yes | Maven coordinate in format "groupId:artifactId[:version][:packaging][:classifier]" (e.g. "org.springframework:spring-core" or "org.springframework:spring-core:5.3.20:jar") | |
| excludePreReleases | No | Whether to exclude pre-release versions (alpha, beta, milestone, RC, snapshot). Default: true | 
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
  "properties": {
    "dependency": {
      "description": "Maven coordinate in format \"groupId:artifactId[:version][:packaging][:classifier]\" (e.g. \"org.springframework:spring-core\" or \"org.springframework:spring-core:5.3.20:jar\")",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "excludePreReleases": {
      "default": true,
      "description": "Whether to exclude pre-release versions (alpha, beta, milestone, RC, snapshot). Default: true",
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "dependency"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}