Maven Central

Maven library versions, Maven dependencies and artifact release dates

Find Java libraries, releases, and dependency coordinates on Maven Central.

Get latest version

Get latest version

Find the best matching Maven Central library from its name or group:artifact coordinates. Returns its current release, release date, version count, dependency snippets, and matched artifact. Broad names may match a different project than intended; use coordinates to select an exact artifact.

Your information

Library

Library name or Maven group:artifact coordinates, for example jackson databind or com.google.guava:guava.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

Example results

Latest version 2.22.3

com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind

Release dateSep 21, 2026

Published versions235

View on Maven Central

Maven dependency: <dependency> <groupId>com.fasterxml.jackson.core</groupId> <artifactId>jackson-databind</artifactId> <version>2.22.3</version> </dependency>
Gradle dependency: implementation 'com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind:2.22.3'

About the Maven Central tool

Maven Central finds a library by name or group:artifact coordinates and returns its latest release, date, version count, and dependency snippets.

Get latest version needs a library name or coordinates; use coordinates to select an exact artifact.

Built from central.sonatype.com, repo.maven.apache.org and search.maven.org. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

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What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Library`library`	Text	Required	Library name or Maven group:artifact coordinates, for example jackson databind or com.google.guava:guava.Example: jackson databind

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Group`group`	Text	Matched Maven group.Example: com.fasterxml.jackson.core
Artifact`artifact`	Text	Matched Maven artifact.Example: Jackson databind
Release Date`release_date`	Date	UTC publication date of the release POM, when available.Example: 2026-09-21
Latest Version`latest_version`	Text	Latest release version in the repository.Example: 2.22.3
Maven Dependency`maven_dependency`	Text	Maven dependency XML.Example: <dependency> <groupId>com.fasterxml.jackson.core</groupId>…
Gradle Dependency`gradle_dependency`	Text	Gradle Groovy dependency declaration.Example: implementation 'com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind:2.22.3'
Maven Central Link`maven_central_link`	Text	Page for the matched version on Maven Central.Example: https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/com.fasterxml.jackson.core/jackson-databi…
Number of Versions`number_of_versions`	Number	Number of published versions listed by the repository.Example: 235

Example result

For Library: jackson databind

JSON

{
  "group": "com.fasterxml.jackson.core",
  "artifact": "jackson-databind",
  "release_date": "2026-09-21",
  "latest_version": "2.22.3",
  "maven_dependency": "<dependency>\n    <groupId>com.fasterxml.jackson.core</groupId>\n    <artifactId>jackson-databind</artifactId>\n    <version>2.22.3</version>\n</dependency>",
  "gradle_dependency": "implementation 'com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind:2.22.3'",
  "maven_central_link": "https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/com.fasterxml.jackson.core/jackson-databind/2.22.3",
  "number_of_versions": 235
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@maven-central",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_latest_version",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "library": "jackson databind"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Check a library’s latest release
Review a library’s release date and version count
Copy Maven or Gradle dependency declarations
Find an artifact using its group and artifact coordinates

Questions about Maven Central

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this Maven Central tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a Maven Central account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from central.sonatype.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.