Available tools

Search & discovery

Find parts and pull pricing and availability.

• search_parts — keyword/MPN search across the catalog
• search_by_parameters — parametric search by electrical specs
• get_part_details — full specs, pricing, and availability for one part
• compare_prices — compare prices across distributors
• check_availability — real-time stock for one or more parts
• find_alternatives — drop-in and functional replacements
• calculate_bom_cost — total cost for a list of parts

Datasheets

Read and navigate component datasheets.

• read_datasheet — read/chunk a datasheet PDF with optional query filtering
• list_datasheet_sections — list a datasheet's table of contents

BOM & manufacturing

Process BOMs and get fabrication and DFM feedback.

• upload_bom / check_bom_status — upload and track BOM processing
• pcb_fab_quote / quote_fabrication — cross-vendor PCB fab quotes
• submit_dfm / check_dfm_status — design-for-manufacturing analysis
• estimate_cost — quick cost estimate for a parts list

CAD & schematic

Inspect 3D models and validate schematics.

• cad_inspect_step / cad_modify_step / cad_convert_step — parametric STEP tooling
• sch_check_structure — validate .kicad_sch structural integrity
• sch_erc_categorize — group kicad-cli ERC violations by type

Admin-only tools

Some tools are gated to admin/owner roles and are not available to general users — for example ECN/ECO authoring (ecn_create, eco_approve), DFM review authoring (dfm_add_findings, dfm_generate_report), and user administration (admin_set_user_role, admin_list_users).