# Change8

Change8 tracks breaking changes in software dependencies to help developers upgrade safely.
We extract changelogs, analyze breaking changes, and provide migration steps.

## Purpose
To provide intelligence on software updates, focusing on what breaks.

## Core Resources
- **Homepage**: https://change8.dev/ - Dashboard of recent and popular updates.
- **Packages**: https://change8.dev/packages - List of all tracked libraries.
- **Search**: https://change8.dev/search - Search via symbol (e.g., `useState`) or package name.
- **Migration Guides**: https://change8.dev/guides/{package}/migrating-to-{version}

## Migration Guides
Step-by-step guides for upgrading between versions with breaking changes.
- Example: https://change8.dev/guides/langchain/migrating-to-1.0.0
- Format: `/guides/{package}/migrating-to-{version}`

## API Access
Developers and Agents can access our data via the API:
- **Base URL**: https://api.change8.dev/api/v1
- **Documentation**: https://api.change8.dev/docs

### Key Endpoints
- `GET /sources`: List tracked packages (React, Vue, LangChain, etc.).
- `GET /stats`: System statistics.
- `GET /search?symbol=<query>`: Search for releases affecting a specific function or class.
- `GET /releases`: Get a stream of the latest software releases.
- `GET /releases/diff?package={name}&from_version={v1}&to_version={v2}`: Compare versions.

## MCP Server
Install Change8 directly into AI coding assistants:
```
npx -y @change8/mcp
```

## Contact
- GitHub: https://github.com/Scotty-Cam/Change8
- Request a Package: https://change8.dev/request-package