PartsTable
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MCP server for IT hardware parts research: normalize PNs, search listings, get subs/comps.
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Tool Definition Quality
Average 4.2/5 across 9 of 9 tools scored.
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: fetch-page retrieves web content, get-price-history provides pricing data, get-substitutes finds alternatives, get-vendor-trust assesses sellers, normalize-pn standardizes part numbers, score-listing evaluates eBay listings, search-parts searches eBay, validate-pn checks format validity, and verify-pn-oem confirms with OEMs. The descriptions explicitly differentiate functions, preventing agent confusion.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern using snake_case, such as fetch-page, get-price-history, and validate-pn. This uniformity makes the set predictable and easy to navigate, with no deviations in style or convention across the nine tools.
With 9 tools, the server is well-scoped for its domain of IT hardware part management and procurement. Each tool serves a specific, necessary function, from part number handling to vendor assessment and market analysis, avoiding bloat while covering essential workflows effectively.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for part number validation, substitution, pricing, vendor trust, and eBay integration, supporting core procurement tasks. A minor gap exists in lacking direct tools for actions like purchasing or order management, but agents can work around this using the provided search and scoring tools.
Available Tools
9 toolsfetch-pageRead-onlyInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL to fetch | |
| format | No | Output format (text, markdown, or html) | |
| headers | No | Custom HTTP headers |
get-price-historyRead-onlyIdempotentInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Maximum number of transactions to return (default: 50, max: 200) | |
| partNumber | Yes | Part number to get price history for |
get-substitutesRead-onlyIdempotentInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| partNumber | Yes | Part number to find substitutes/equivalents for | |
| manufacturer | No | Manufacturer hint | auto |
get-vendor-trustRead-onlyIdempotentInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| vendorName | Yes | Vendor or eBay seller name to look up trust info for. Use '*' to get summary stats. |
normalize-pnRead-onlyIdempotentInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| partNumber | Yes | Part number is required | |
| manufacturer | No | Manufacturer hint |
score-listingRead-onlyIdempotentInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| weights | No | Custom 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 | |
| listings | Yes | Array of eBay listing objects to score (1-200 items) | |
| warehouseZip | No | 5-digit US ZIP code for distance calculation (default: 07054 Parsippany NJ) | 07054 |
search-partsRead-onlyInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Max results to return (1-50) | |
| condition | No | Filter by item condition | any |
| partNumber | Yes | IT hardware part number to search for | |
| manufacturer | No | Manufacturer hint for better results | auto |
validate-pnRead-onlyIdempotentInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| partNumber | Yes | The part number to validate | |
| manufacturer | No | Expected manufacturer, or omit to auto-detect |
verify-pn-oemRead-onlyInspect
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).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| partNumber | Yes | Part number to verify | |
| manufacturer | No | Force specific manufacturer (hpe, dell, or lenovo) |
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