Eol FAQs

Question 1

What is Eol?

Accepted Answer

Eol is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows AI assistants like Claude to check software end-of-life (EOL) dates and support status using the endoflife.date API. This ensures AI models provide accurate and up-to-date information on software lifecycles.

Question 2

How does Eol work?

Accepted Answer

Eol uses the endoflife.date API to retrieve EOL information for various software products and versions. It offers tools for checking version support status, security vulnerabilities, and comparing different versions, returning this data to the AI assistant.

Question 3

What are the main features of Eol?

Accepted Answer

Eol offers real-time EOL date validation, security vulnerability analysis, comprehensive version comparison, natural language query processing, and support for multiple software products. It also includes tools for checking version status, comparing versions, and analyzing security.

Question 4

How do I install and configure Eol?

Accepted Answer

Installation involves cloning the repository, installing dependencies, building the project, and creating a global link. Configuration requires modifying the Claude Desktop configuration file to recognize the Eol MCP server. Detailed instructions are available in the README.

Question 5

Which software products does Eol support?

Accepted Answer

Eol supports a wide range of software products, including Python, Node.js, Ubuntu, and many more, as provided by the endoflife.date API. You can browse available software and filter by product names within the tool.

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