jlc_find_alternatives

MCP tool from Pcbparts MCP by Averyy

Find spec-compatible alternative parts with verification

How to use it

jlc_find_alternatives is exposed by the Pcbparts MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the jlc_find_alternatives tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Pcbparts MCP

$claude mcp add -s user --transport http pcbparts https://pcbparts.dev/mcp

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cse_search

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digikey_get_part

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get_design_rules

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jlc_get_part

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jlc_get_pinout

Component pin information from EasyEDA symbols

jlc_search

Primary search — smart query parsing + parametric spec filters (local DB, 575K+ in-stock parts)

jlc_search_help

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jlc_stock_check

Real-time stock verification via live JLCPCB API (use jlcsearch first)

mouser_get_part

Cross-reference a specific MPN on Mouser (daily quota applies)

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