Release Notes Index — Claude Code MCP server: setup and guide
Supplies AI coding assistants with parsed changelogs and breaking change tags from hundreds of vendors. Handy during package upgrades and bug triage.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://agents.releases.sh/mcpWhat Release Notes Index does
This server connects your development assistant directly to the public registry at releases.sh. Instead of browsing raw GitHub tags or vendor blogs, the assistant queries standardized release feeds with generated summaries and breaking-change classifications.
Read queries work out of the box without tokens or registered accounts. Higher rate limits and custom notification hooks do require a free profile on the platform.
The server runs remotely over HTTP at https://agents.releases.sh/mcp. Local package building is avoided entirely. You only need network access.
What it helps with
- inspect breaking changes before upgrading dependencies
- check recent release timelines for a specific vendor
- troubleshoot sudden library failures after a minor bump
- scan software ecosystems for mentions of a target protocol
Example prompts for the agent
- "Check Anthropic recent releases and list breaking changes."
- "What updates were shipped for MCP libraries recently?"
- "Review the changelog before we bump this dependency."
How to install Release Notes Index
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://agents.releases.sh/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add release-notes-index --url https://agents.releases.sh/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"release-notes-index": {
"url": "https://agents.releases.sh/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"release-notes-index": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://agents.releases.sh/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http release-notes-index https://agents.releases.sh/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Release Notes Index
How do you install Release Notes Index in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http release-notes-index https://agents.releases.sh/mcp.
What does Release Notes Index do?
It provides a single query endpoint for vendor changelogs. Agents receive normalized release entries with summaries and breaking-change notes instead of raw HTML pages.
Do I need an account or API token?
No token is required for standard read operations. You only need an account if you require higher request quotas or webhook subscriptions.
