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Stata-MCP v1.6.1 Release Notes

Release Date: August 9, 2025
Version: 1.6.1
License: Apache License 2.0

🎯 Overview

Stata-MCP v1.6.1 is a patch release focused on fixing critical Excel file compatibility issues and improving overall stability. This release addresses the Excel file reading error reported in get_data_info functionality.

🔧 Bug Fixes

Excel File Support

  • Fixed: Resolved Excel file reading issue in get_data_info function
  • Fixed: Added missing openpyxl dependency for .xlsx file format support
  • Fixed: Improved error handling for Excel file parsing operations

Compatibility Improvements

  • Fixed: Enhanced compatibility with various Excel file formats
  • Fixed: Better error messages for file format issues

📦 Dependency Updates

New Dependencies

  • Added openpyxl>=3.1.5 for comprehensive Excel file support

Updated Dependencies

  • All existing dependencies remain compatible
  • No breaking changes introduced

📋 Installation & Upgrade

Fresh Installation

pip install stata-mcp==1.6.1

Upgrade from Previous Version

pip install --upgrade stata-mcp

Using uv

uvx stata-mcp --version
# Should show: stata-mcp 1.6.1

📊 Breaking Changes

None - This is a backward-compatible patch release.

🧪 Testing

Tested Features

  • ✅ Excel (.xlsx) file reading functionality
  • ✅ CSV file compatibility
  • ✅ Stata (.dta) file support
  • ✅ All regression analysis workflows
  • ✅ Multi-platform compatibility (macOS, Windows, Linux)

📝 Known Issues

None - All reported issues from v1.6.0 have been addressed.

🎉 Community

Contributors

  • Sepine Tam - Bug fixes, dependency management, and release coordination

Reporting Issues

Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue on GitHub

📚 Documentation

📄 License

This release marks the official migration from MIT License to Apache License 2.0 for enhanced legal protection and compatibility.

License Changes

  • Previous: MIT License
  • Current: Apache License 2.0
  • Scope: All project files, documentation, and contributions

Benefits of Apache 2.0

  • Patent Grant: Includes explicit patent rights from contributors
  • Protection Against Patent Litigation: Clear terms for patent disputes
  • Commercial Friendly: Better suited for commercial use cases
  • Compatibility: Compatible with GPL v3 and other major open source licenses

Updated Files

  • LICENSE - Full Apache 2.0 text
  • pyproject.toml - Added license field
  • CITATION.cff - Updated license specification
  • All README files (English, Chinese, French, Spanish)
  • All documentation files
  • Statement.md - Updated in all supported languages

Download: stata-mcp v1.6.1
PyPI: stata-mcp on PyPI

Download: stata-mcp v1.6.1
PyPI: stata-mcp on PyPI

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