v1.5.0-beta

Release Notes for Stata-MCP v1.5.0-beta

We are excited to announce the release of Stata-MCP v1.5.0! This version introduces significant enhancements to the command-line interface (CLI), streamlines installation, and improves overall usability. We've focused on making Stata-MCP more robust and user-friendly for all our users.

New Features and Improvements

Enhanced Command-Line Interface (CLI)

• argparse Integration: The CLI has been completely refactored to utilize Python's argparse module. This provides a more standardized, robust, and user-friendly way to handle command-line arguments, offering clearer help messages and better error handling.

Simplified Installation and Usability Checks

• New --install Command: A new command, stata-mcp --install, has been added to simplify the setup process. This command automates the installation of Stata-MCP configurations directly into Claude Desktop, significantly reducing manual setup steps.
• New --usable Command: To help users verify their environment, we've introduced stata-mcp --usable. This command checks if the Stata Command Line Interface (CLI) is correctly configured and accessible on your system, ensuring a smoother experience.

Improved Version Management

• stata-mcp --version: You can now easily check the installed version of Stata-MCP directly from your terminal using stata-mcp --version. This feature provides a more reliable and consistent way to retrieve version information.

Internal Changes

• Code Refactoring: Key components such as StataFinder and Installer have been reorganized into dedicated modules within src/stata_mcp/utils/. This refactoring improves code modularity, maintainability, and future extensibility.
• Dependency Management: Minor updates to internal dependencies have been made to ensure compatibility and enhance overall stability.

We hope these updates enhance your experience with Stata-MCP. As always, we welcome your feedback and contributions!