Quote how to manufacture something
mu_quoteAsk the MU manufacturing router how a thing could be MADE before you create a product: which supplier(s) can make it, the est. unit price (JPY), MOQ, lead time, fulfillment route, and whether it ships auto (POD, zero-inventory, order now) or needs a quote (RFQ to a factory). Pass kind (a known POD kind like tee/hoodie/rashguard_ls, OR a non-POD kind like gi/loopwheel_sweat/seamless_knit/rashguard_premium) OR a free-text description (e.g. "道着 for a dojo", "a seamless knit sweater") and the router infers the kind. Optional qty, region (e.g. jp/us), budget (JPY/unit). Read-only — creates nothing. No API key required. Options are ranked: buyable-now (auto + in budget) first. If an option's mode is auto, follow up with mu_create_product; if quote, it needs a human RFQ.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| qty | No | Quantity (default 1). Used to check each supplier's MOQ. | |
| kind | No | Product kind. POD kinds: tee, tee_white, rashguard_ls, rashguard_black, hoodie, crewneck, sticker, mug, tote, tank, cap, phone_case, long_sleeve_tee, shorts, beanie, leggings, joggers, apron, canvas, metal_print, pillow, blanket, coaster, placemat, journal, mug_black, wine_glass, towel, bottle, mouse_pad, laptop_sleeve, poster, nfc_coin, device, event_ticket, song, zine, video, karaoke_ticket, house, socks, drawstring_bag, beach_towel, fanny_pack, bucket_hat, kids_tee, backpack, flag, printful_custom. Non-POD also accepted: gi, gi_embroidery, loopwheel_sweat, cut_and_sew, seamless_knit, wholegarment, rashguard_premium, aop_edge_to_edge. Omit to infer from description. | |
| budget | No | Target budget per unit in JPY. Flags options as within_budget / not. | |
| region | No | Ship-to / make region, e.g. "jp" or "us". Prefers region-matching suppliers. | |
| description | No | Free-text description of what to make (used to infer kind when `kind` is omitted). |