SheetsData MCP gives AI agents structured, instant access to electronic component datasheets and part data — no PDFs or manual parsing required.
Search for components (
search_parts): Find parts by part number or keyword, querying providers like JLCPCB, Mouser, and DigiKey in parallel, with pricing and stock info.Semantic datasheet search (
search_datasheets): Search across all extracted datasheets using natural language queries like "low-noise LDO with PSRR above 70dB".Read datasheet sections (
read_datasheet): Access structured datasheet content — summary, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute max ratings, package info, register maps, and more — or perform semantic search within a specific part's datasheet.Get full part details (
get_part_details): Retrieve complete component specs, parameters, pricing, and stock from all providers, plus cached datasheet summaries.Compare parts (
compare_parts): Side-by-side comparison of 2–5 components on specs, pricing, and availability.Validate design fit (
check_design_fit): Check whether a component works within your operating conditions (voltage, current, temperature, etc.) with PASS/FAIL/WARNING results per parameter.Find alternatives (
find_alternative): Discover substitute or second-source components matching package, specs, or availability constraints.Batch prefetch datasheets (
prefetch_datasheets): Trigger background extraction for up to 20 parts at once to reduce wait times.Check extraction status (
check_extraction_status): Poll the progress of datasheet extraction for one or more parts.Analyze datasheet images (
analyze_image): Use vision AI to extract data from graphs, package drawings, pin diagrams, and circuit schematics.Built-in prompt templates: Predefined workflows for common hardware engineering tasks such as component selection, BOM review, and design validation.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@SheetsData MCPwhat's the pinout and max input voltage for the TPS54302?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
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.
Demo
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: "What's the maximum SPI clock frequency for the STM32G030?"
→ Uses read_datasheet to find electrical specs — returns 32 MHz
Agent: find_alternative("TPS54302", constraints="in_stock")
→ MP2315, TPS54331 ranked by package/spec matchThe agent never sees a PDF. The engineer never uploads one.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search for components by part number or keyword. Results merged by MPN with pricing and stock. |
| Semantic search across all extracted datasheets. Natural language queries like "low-noise LDO with PSRR above 70dB". |
| Batch warm-up extraction for up to 20 parts. Fire-and-forget — reduces wait times. |
| Poll extraction progress after prefetch or read_datasheet. |
| Full component details — specs, parameters, pricing, and stock. |
| Structured datasheet sections (summary, pinout, electrical, abs_max, package) or semantic search within a datasheet. |
| Compare 2–5 parts side by side on real datasheet specs. |
| Validate operating conditions against datasheet limits. PASS/FAIL/WARNING per parameter. |
| Find alternative/substitute components by specs, package, or availability. |
| 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 |
| Walk through selecting a component: define requirements, search candidates, compare specs, validate design fit. |
| Review a bill of materials: look up each part, check stock and lifecycle, flag risks, suggest alternatives. |
| Deep-dive into a specific part: summarize, extract pinout, electrical specs, absolute max ratings, and application circuit. |
| Validate a design: check each component against operating conditions, flag out-of-spec parameters. |
| Find second-source alternatives for a part: match package, specs, and availability across providers. |
Resources
Data the server exposes for agent context:
Resource | Description |
| 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-mcpOr with the --api-key flag:
npx sheetsdata-mcp --api-key your_keyGet 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 finalistsSupport
Email: support@octoco.ltd
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
