SheetsData MCP

Electronic component datasheets for AI agents — specs, pinouts, package data on demand. No PDFs required.

SheetsData is an MCP server that gives AI agents instant, structured access to electronic component data. One tool call returns the pinout. Another returns electrical specs. No PDFs. No uploads. No context window stuffing.

Beta — SheetsData is currently in public beta. APIs, pricing, and features may change. See Disclaimer below.

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Demo

Agent: search_parts("buck converter 3A 28V")
→ TPS54302, LM2596, MP2315 with stock & pricing from JLCPCB, Mouser, DigiKey

Agent: read_datasheet("TPS54302", section="pinout")
→ Pin table: BOOT(6), EN(5), FB(4), GND(1), SW(2), VIN(3)

Agent: check_design_fit("TPS54302", input_voltage=12, output_current=2)
→ PASS — all parameters within datasheet limits

Agent: find_alternative("TPS54302", constraints="in_stock,jlcpcb")
→ MP2315, TPS54331 ranked by package/spec match

The agent never sees a PDF. Engineers can optionally upload proprietary datasheets for private parts.

Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | search_parts | Search by part number or keyword across JLCPCB, Mouser, DigiKey. Results merged by MPN with pricing and stock. | | search_datasheets | Semantic search across all extracted datasheets. Natural language queries like "low-noise LDO with PSRR above 70dB". | | prefetch_datasheets | Batch warm-up extraction for up to 20 parts. Fire-and-forget — reduces wait times. | | check_extraction_status | Poll extraction progress after prefetch or read_datasheet. | | get_part_details | Full component details — pricing, stock, parameters from all providers. | | read_datasheet | Structured datasheet sections (summary, pinout, electrical, abs_max, package) or semantic search within a datasheet. | | compare_parts | Compare 2–5 parts side by side with merged provider data. | | check_design_fit | Validate operating conditions against datasheet limits. PASS/FAIL/WARNING per parameter. | | find_alternative | Find alternative/substitute components by specs, package, or availability. | | analyze_image | Vision AI analysis of datasheet images — graphs, package drawings, pin diagrams. |

Prompts

Built-in prompt templates that guide the agent through common hardware engineering tasks:

| Prompt | Description | |--------|-------------| | component-selection | Walk through selecting a component: define requirements, search candidates, compare specs, validate design fit. | | bom-review | Review a bill of materials: look up each part, check stock and lifecycle, flag risks, suggest alternatives. | | datasheet-deep-dive | Deep-dive into a specific part: summarize, extract pinout, electrical specs, absolute max ratings, and application circuit. | | design-validation | Validate a design: check each component against operating conditions, flag out-of-spec parameters. | | second-source | Find second-source alternatives for a part: match package, specs, and availability across providers. |

Resources

Data the server exposes for agent context:

| Resource | Description | |----------|-------------| | sheetsdata://providers | List of active component data providers (JLCPCB, Mouser, DigiKey, Nexar) and their current status. | | sheetsdata://workflow | Recommended tool workflow for component selection — search, evaluate, read datasheet, validate, compare. |

Install

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sheetsdata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add sheetsdata \
  --transport http \
  "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Cursor

Add to .cursor/mcp.json in your project root:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sheetsdata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or use the deep link: cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=SheetsData&config=...

VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

Add to your VS Code settings.json:

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "sheetsdata": {
        "type": "http",
        "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
        "headers": {
          "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sheetsdata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

In VS Code, open Cline MCP Settings and add:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sheetsdata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      },
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

Amp (Sourcegraph)

Add to Amp settings:

{
  "amp.mcpServers": {
    "sheetsdata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Zed

Add to Zed settings.json:

{
  "context_servers": {
    "sheetsdata": {
      "settings": {
        "url": "https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp",
        "headers": {
          "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Continue.dev

Add to ~/.continue/config.yaml:

mcpServers:
  - name: sheetsdata
    url: https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp
    headers:
      Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

npx (stdio proxy for any client)

For clients that only support stdio transport:

SHEETSDATA_API_KEY=your_key npx sheetsdata-mcp

Or with the --api-key flag:

npx sheetsdata-mcp --api-key your_key

Get Your API Key

Sign up at sheetsdata.com/signup
Go to Dashboard → API Keys
Create a new key and paste it into the config above

Recommended Workflow

1. search_parts       → Find candidates by keyword or part number
2. get_part_details    → Evaluate pricing, stock, parameters
3. read_datasheet      → Get detailed specs (pinout, electrical, package)
4. check_design_fit    → Validate against your operating conditions
5. find_alternative    → Find substitutes if needed
6. compare_parts       → Side-by-side comparison of finalists

Support

Email: support@octoco.ltd
Issues: github.com/octoco-ltd/sheetsdata-mcp/issues
Website: sheetsdata.com

Disclaimer

SheetsData is currently in public beta. Data is extracted from publicly available manufacturer datasheets using automated tools including AI. It may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

SheetsData and Octoco Ltd provide this data on an "as is" basis and make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Always verify critical specifications against the official manufacturer datasheet before making design, purchasing, or manufacturing decisions.

By using this service, you acknowledge that:

Extracted data may differ from the original manufacturer datasheet
SheetsData is not a substitute for reviewing official documentation
Octoco Ltd is not liable for any damages, losses, or design failures arising from the use of this data
Features, APIs, and pricing are subject to change during the beta period

For terms of use, see sheetsdata.com/terms.

License

MIT

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