Overview

Release Radar is an MCP server that processes npm lockfiles and GitHub releases to generate structured changelog digests styled like weekly newsletters. It detects version changes in dependencies via lockfile diffs and aggregates release announcements from GitHub repositories, delivering concise summaries of updates.

Key Capabilities

npm lockfile analysis: Compares lockfiles to identify added, updated, or removed packages, including version bumps and new dependencies.
GitHub releases fetch: Pulls release notes, tags, and changelogs from specified repositories, filtering for recent activity.
Digest compilation: Formats outputs into a readable weekly-style summary, grouping changes by project or category for easy scanning.

These capabilities enable programmatic access to release tracking data without custom scripting.

Use Cases

Project maintenance reports: Run npm lockfile diffs on CI/CD pipelines to generate weekly digests for teams monitoring Node.js app dependencies, highlighting security patches.
Open-source contributor updates: Fetch GitHub releases for multiple repos to create a consolidated changelog, helping maintainers stay current on upstream changes.
Dependency audit automation: Integrate with tools to diff lockfiles pre- and post-updates, producing digests that flag breaking changes for review.
Team knowledge sharing: Schedule digest generation for internal repos, distributing summaries via Slack or email for release-aware standups.

Who This Is For

Software developers working with npm ecosystems, DevOps engineers managing deployment pipelines, and open-source maintainers tracking releases. Suited for teams needing automated visibility into package and project changes without sifting through raw logs or APIs.