Semiconductor Supply Chain MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides structured access to semiconductor industry B2B platforms like AnySilicon and DesignReuse. This intelligent agent acts as a professional IP core and ASIC service procurement expert.

Features

• Find IP Vendors: Search for IP core suppliers by category, technology, and requirements

• Find ASIC Services: Locate ASIC design, verification, and manufacturing services

• Price Estimation: Get cost estimates for various semiconductor services

• Vendor Comparison: Compare multiple vendors based on various criteria

• Natural Language Support: Process natural language queries about semiconductor supply chain

• Industry Resources: Access semiconductor glossary, vendor directory, and process node information

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16+ required

• TypeScript will be installed locally with dependencies

• No global TypeScript installation needed

Quick Verification

Test the server after building:

Usage

As MCP Server

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:

Note: Replace /path/to/semiconductor-supply-chain-mcp with your actual installation directory. The server must be built (npm run build) before use.

Troubleshooting

If the server shows as disabled in Claude Desktop:

1. Verify the build: Ensure dist/index.js exists

2. Check the path: Use absolute paths in the configuration

3. Restart Claude Desktop: Quit and restart after configuration changes

4. Check logs: Use Developer Tools to see connection errors

For detailed troubleshooting, see debug-claude-desktop.md.

Available Tools

1. find_ip_vendors

   • Search for IP core vendors

   • Filter by category, subcategory, process node, power requirements

   • Example: Find DDR5 PHY IP vendors for 7nm process

2. find_asic_services

   • Find ASIC design and manufacturing services

   • Filter by service type, technology, capabilities

   • Example: Find verification services for 5nm designs

3. get_price_estimation

   • Estimate costs for ASIC NRE, IP licensing, mask sets

   • Provides cost breakdown and notes

   • Example: Estimate ASIC NRE for 7nm high-complexity design

4. compare_vendors

   • Compare multiple vendors side-by-side

   • Customizable comparison criteria

   • Provides recommendations based on analysis

5. natural_language_query

   • Process natural language queries about semiconductor supply chain

   • Automatically extracts intent and parameters

   • Examples: "Find DDR5 IP vendors for 7nm", "What's the NRE cost for 5nm ASIC?"

Available Resources

1. semiconductor://glossary - Comprehensive glossary of industry terms

2. semiconductor://industry-knowledge - Vendor info and key considerations

3. semiconductor://process-nodes - Detailed process node information

4. semiconductor://vendors - Complete vendor directory by category

Development

Recent Fixes (June 2024)

• ✅ Fixed ES Module Import Issues: Resolved require() errors in test files

• ✅ Build Process: Ensured TypeScript compilation works correctly

• ✅ Test Suite: All 4 automated tests now pass successfully

• ✅ Claude Desktop Integration: Server properly starts and connects

Architecture

• MCP Server: Handles protocol communication

• Tools: Individual tool implementations

• Scrapers: Web scraping modules for different platforms

• NLP: Natural language processing (future)

• Cache: Response caching system

Roadmap

• Natural language query processing with intent recognition

• Industry knowledge resources and glossary

• Implement actual web scraping for AnySilicon

• Add DesignReuse platform support

• Expand to individual IP vendor websites

• Add real-time pricing calculator integration

• Implement advanced caching for better performance

• Multi-language support for global users

License

MIT