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title: "v0.93.0"
description: "Open for collaboration, drop-in LSP replacement, Maven test fix, plugin verifier compliance"
aliases:
  - /release-0.93.0/
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<p><strong>MCP Steroid v0.93.0 — IntelliJ for AI Agents, not humans.</strong> Full open under Apache 2.0. Open for collaboration, contributions, and proof-of-concepts.</p>
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**Release Date:** April 18, 2026

## Highlights

### Open for Collaboration

MCP Steroid is full open under Apache 2.0 with 84+ prompt resources, Docker integration tests for Claude, Codex, and Gemini, and DPAIA arena benchmarks. Contribute a scenario, run the evals, improve a skill: [github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid).

Read more: [MCP Steroid Goes Open Source](https://jonnyzzz.com/blog/2026/04/07/mcp-steroid-open-source/) | [Skill Factory](https://jonnyzzz.com/blog/2026/04/08/mcp-steroid-skill-factory/)

### A Drop-in Replacement for LSP

MCP Steroid now positions itself as a **stateful, drop-in replacement for LSP** in its server instructions. Agents see concise, exec_code-first guidance with a clear three-step flow: `list_projects` → `fetch_resource` → `execute_code`. The old skill guide routing table (which agents never read — 0 out of 69 arena runs) has been removed.

### New Tool: `steroid_fetch_resource`

Agents can now load `mcp-steroid://` skill guides directly from the tool list. The description maps task intent to the right resource:
- Running tests? → `mcp-steroid://prompt/test-skill`
- Debugging? → `mcp-steroid://prompt/debugger-skill`
- Any IDE task? → `mcp-steroid://prompt/skill`

### Maven Test Execution Fix

Fixed a critical bug where the ModalityStateMonitor killed Maven test execution prematurely. Maven's `runWithModalProgressBlocking` creates a coroutine-based progress entity (`JobProviderWithOwnerContext`), not a UI dialog — the monitor now skips it. New Docker integration tests validate end-to-end Maven and Gradle test execution.

### Plugin Verifier Compliance

Six internal IntelliJ API usages replaced with public alternatives — down from 29 to just 4 unavoidable internal references. This improves forward compatibility with future IntelliJ versions:
- `PluginMainDescriptor` → public `contentModules` extension
- `DaemonCodeAnalyzerImpl.getLineMarkers()` → public `DocumentMarkupModel` API
- `AppLifecycleListener.appStarted()` → public `appFrameCreated()`
- `OpenProjectTask` internal builder → public `build().copy()`
- `serviceAsync<T>()` → stable `service<T>()`
- `writeAction {}` → stable `edtWriteAction {}` in ReviewManager

### Improved Action Discovery

`steroid_action_discovery` now explains the discovery→exec_code workflow: call it first to find available quick-fixes, refactorings, and gutter actions, then invoke them via `steroid_execute_code`.

### CI and Infrastructure

- GitHub Actions Node24 compliance across all workflows
- Pages workflow triggers on `release: published` for automatic website rebuild
- TeamCity artifact post-processing for 1080p video + slim zip
- Docker shell quoting fixes for bind-mount scenarios
- Agent model updates: Codex gpt-5.4, Gemini gemini-3.1-pro-preview
- Hardcoded URI lint rule (`NoHardcodedMcpSteroidUriUsageTest`) enforces compile-time safe resource references

## Download

### Custom Plugin Repository (Recommended)

Add this URL in **Settings** -> **Plugins** -> ⚙️ -> **Manage Plugin Repositories...**:

<pre style="background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 4px; user-select: all;">https://mcp-steroid.jonnyzzz.com/updatePlugins.xml</pre>

The IDE will find the plugin and notify you when updates are available.

### JetBrains Marketplace

Search for **MCP Steroid** in **Settings** -> **Plugins** -> **Marketplace**.

### Manual Download

- **[Download mcp-steroid-0.93.0-effb0b5a.zip](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/download/v0.93.0/mcp-steroid-0.93.0-effb0b5a.zip)** — Plugin ZIP
- [Release page on GitHub](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/tag/v0.93.0)

1. Download the `.zip` file above
2. In IntelliJ IDEA, go to **Settings** -> **Plugins** -> ⚙️ -> **Install Plugin from Disk...**
3. Select the downloaded ZIP file
4. Restart the IDE

**[End User License Agreement (EULA)](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/download/v0.93.0/EULA)** - By downloading and using this plugin, you agree to the terms of the EULA.

## Connecting to Cloud Agents

See [Getting Started](https://mcp-steroid.jonnyzzz.com/docs/getting-started/).

## Supported AI Agents

Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, and any other coding agent that supports the latest MCP via HTTP Streaming.

## Reporting issues

Use "Collect Logs and Diagnostics Data" action in IntelliJ
to collect information about the problem.
Review the log file for specific problem.

## Discord Community

Message Eugene on LinkedIn for a Discord invite: [linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz](https://linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz)

Direct invite link: [discord.gg/e9qgQ7NeTC](https://discord.gg/e9qgQ7NeTC)

That is the best place to discuss the plugin, ideas, features.

## Feedback

We're actively learning what content and features work best for the plugin. Your feedback is invaluable!

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please let us know in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/issues)! Your feedback directly shapes the development of MCP Steroid.

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## Fixed Issues

- [#18](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/issues/18) — `steroid_list_windows` crashes: `kotlin.Pair` cannot be cast to `c.i.o.u.Pair`

## Contributors

Thank you to the contributors in this release:

- **Dmitry Batkovich** ([@batya239](https://github.com/batya239))
- **Anton Pikhtin** ([@tgreenwood](https://github.com/tgreenwood))

## Support the Project

This project needs funding to continue development, testing, and support.

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- Sponsor MCP Steroid: [github.com/sponsors/jonnyzzz](https://github.com/sponsors/jonnyzzz)
- Contact Eugene on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz](https://linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz)

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