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MCP server for IT hardware parts research: normalize PNs, search listings, get subs/comps.

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9 tools
fetch-pageTry in Inspector

Fetch a web page and return its content as text, Markdown, or HTML. Includes rate limiting (2s per domain, max 10 req/min) for legal compliance. Automatically handles HTML-to-text conversion. Max response size: 1MB. Use for OEM verification and manufacturer website scraping.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesURL to fetch
formatNoOutput format (text, markdown, or html)
headersNoCustom HTTP headers
get-price-historyTry in Inspector

Get purchase price history for a part number. Returns individual transactions with dates, prices, conditions, quantities, and vendor IDs, plus summary statistics (average, min, max, median, trend direction). Trend analysis compares recent vs older purchases (rising/falling/stable). Essential for fair market value assessment and negotiation.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum number of transactions to return (default: 50, max: 200)
partNumberYesPart number to get price history for
get-substitutesTry in Inspector

Find substitute, equivalent, or cross-referenced part numbers. Queries PartsIQ database (34K+ cross-references from IQreseller) with static fallback. Covers HPE option/spare mappings, generation cross-refs, and Dell SKU/DP/N equivalents.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
partNumberYesPart number to find substitutes/equivalents for
manufacturerNoManufacturer hintauto
get-vendor-trustTry in Inspector

Look up vendor/seller trust information from IQreseller purchase history. Returns trust tier (preferred/neutral/avoid), transaction count, total spend, and satisfaction score. Use '*' as vendor name to get summary statistics. Essential for evaluating eBay sellers before purchasing.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
vendorNameYesVendor or eBay seller name to look up trust info for. Use '*' to get summary stats.
normalize-pnTry in Inspector

Normalize an IT hardware part number into its canonical form. Handles HPE (B21/001/spare), Dell (400-XXXX, DP/N), and IBM/Lenovo (FRU/CCIN) formats. Critical for deduplication and accurate lookups in the TPM market.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
partNumberYesPart number is required
manufacturerNoManufacturer hint
score-listingTry in Inspector

Score and rank eBay listings using PartsTable's 5-factor composite scoring engine. Factors: Price (30%), Vendor Trust (25%), Distance (20%), Condition (15%), Quantity (10%). Vendor trust scores are looked up from IQreseller purchase history (435 vendors). Distance is calculated from warehouse ZIP to seller location using haversine formula. Condition signals are extracted from listing text (warranty, tested, ships today). Returns items sorted by composite score (0-100) with full factor breakdown.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
weightsNoCustom scoring weights (must sum to 1.0). Omit to use defaults: price=0.30, vendorTrust=0.25, distance=0.20, condition=0.15, quantity=0.10
listingsYesArray of eBay listing objects to score (1-200 items)
warehouseZipNo5-digit US ZIP code for distance calculation (default: 07054 Parsippany NJ)07054
search-partsTry in Inspector

Search for IT hardware parts on eBay using the Browse API. Automatically normalizes the part number before searching. Requires EBAY_CLIENT_ID and EBAY_CLIENT_SECRET environment variables. Returns prices, conditions, sellers, and item URLs.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMax results to return (1-50)
conditionNoFilter by item conditionany
partNumberYesIT hardware part number to search for
manufacturerNoManufacturer hint for better resultsauto
validate-pnTry in Inspector

Validate a part number against known manufacturer format rules. Returns structural validity, matched format rule, and warnings. IMPORTANT: Format validation only - does not confirm the part exists.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
partNumberYesThe part number to validate
manufacturerNoExpected manufacturer, or omit to auto-detect
verify-pn-oemTry in Inspector

Verify a part number against OEM manufacturer websites for maximum confidence (1.0). Checks HPE PartSurfer, Dell Support, and Lenovo Parts Lookup. Returns verification status, OEM data, and confidence boost (+0.2 from DB level). Critical for achieving 100% PN confidence before quoting. Rate-limited for legal compliance (2s per domain, max 10 req/min).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
partNumberYesPart number to verify
manufacturerNoForce specific manufacturer (hpe, dell, or lenovo)

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How do I claim this server?

To claim this server, publish a /.well-known/glama.json file on your server's domain with the following structure:

{ "$schema": "https://glama.ai/mcp/schemas/connector.json", "maintainers": [ { "email": "your-email@example.com" } ] }

The email address must match the email associated with your Glama account. Once verified, the server will appear as claimed by you.

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