Embedding Maxwell
Maxwell typically runs as a command-line program. However, for advanced uses it is possible to run maxwell from any JVM-based language.
Some fairly incomplete API documentation is available here:
https://maxwells-daemon.io/apidocs
Compatibility caveat
Maxwell makes every attempt to remain backwards compatible. However this only applies to the command-line usage - Maxwell's Java API may change without notice.
However (and unless otherwise indicated) breaking API changes will result in a type error - i.e. if your code still compiles, then the API has not changed.