Partuno

I built an open-source MCP component-sourcing system with normalized comparisons and substitute-aware recommendations.

01 Overview

What I built

I built Partuno as open-source model-context tooling for electronics sourcing and part research.

I built Partuno as an open-source MCP server for component sourcing and engineer-facing decisions.

I designed it to give part search and evaluation a normalized workflow across multiple distributor channels.

I publish the source on GitHub; package listings document the current release and active maintenance.

02 Challenge

I had to bring APIs, pricing context, and comparable recommendations into one workflow.

I needed normalized metadata so one request could compare vendors on consistent attributes.

I needed recommendations to include pricing, availability, and substitution context so raw API responses were easier to use.

I kept credential handling local and compatible with self-hosted MCP deployment modes.

03 Process

I organized Partuno around normalized data, search abstraction, and a workflow that supports decisions.

I integrated distributor APIs and normalized part attributes into schemas the comparison logic can use.

I added pricing visibility, lifecycle and compliance checks, lead-time context, and substitute discovery support.

I added local credential paths, optional remote or self-hosted deployment modes, and packaging for MCP clients.

04 Outcome

I maintain Partuno as an active public tool for continued sourcing work.

I use Partuno to compare parts and find substitutes across distributor sources.

The public repository and package listings show Partuno’s current footprint.