semantic product search with industrial taxonomy
Searches a live catalog of 3,499 industrial products using semantic matching against product names, descriptions, and technical specifications. Implements MCP tool protocol to expose search as a callable function with query parsing and result ranking. Returns structured product metadata including SKU, category, pricing, and compliance certifications without requiring direct database access from the client.
Unique: First MCP-native industrial product server in Mexico with live Danfoss/Benshaw inventory; implements search as a callable MCP tool rather than REST API, enabling direct integration into Claude and other MCP-compatible agents without custom HTTP wrappers
vs alternatives: Eliminates API integration boilerplate compared to REST-based catalogs; agents can invoke search directly as a native tool with automatic parameter validation and structured response handling
product detail retrieval with compliance metadata
Fetches complete product specifications including technical parameters, pricing, regulatory certifications (NOM, UL, IEC, CE), and availability status for a given SKU or product ID. Implemented as an MCP tool that queries the live catalog and returns structured JSON with all compliance tags and cross-reference information, enabling agents to verify regulatory requirements without external lookups.
Unique: Embeds regulatory compliance tags (NOM/UL/IEC/CE) directly in product metadata rather than requiring separate compliance lookup; MCP tool design allows agents to validate certifications inline during procurement workflows
vs alternatives: Faster than multi-step REST workflows that require separate calls to product and compliance endpoints; compliance data is pre-indexed and returned atomically with product details
automated quoting with agent commission tracking
Generates formal quotes for product selections with automatic calculation of pricing, taxes, and shipping (FOB Monterrey NL). Implements commission tracking for agent-assisted sales, recording which AI agent or sales representative initiated the quote. Exposes quoting logic as an MCP tool that accepts line items and returns a structured quote object with itemized pricing, subtotals, and agent attribution for downstream CRM/ERP integration.
Unique: Integrates agent commission tracking directly into quote generation; MCP tool records agent attribution at quote time, enabling downstream CRM systems to automatically allocate commissions without manual reconciliation
vs alternatives: Eliminates separate commission tracking systems; quote and attribution are generated atomically, reducing data sync issues compared to REST-based quote APIs that require post-hoc commission logging
product category browsing and hierarchy navigation
Exposes the product catalog's category hierarchy (e.g., VFDs, soft starters, contactors, enclosures, sensors, PLCs, power factor correction) as an MCP tool that returns available categories and subcategories. Enables agents to navigate the catalog structure, list products within a category, and support category-based filtering in search workflows. Implemented as a tree-traversal tool that returns category metadata and product counts per category.
Unique: Exposes category hierarchy as a first-class MCP tool rather than embedding it in search results; enables agents to navigate catalog structure independently, supporting use cases like guided product discovery and category-based filtering
vs alternatives: More flexible than search-only interfaces; agents can explore catalog structure without formulating search queries, improving discoverability for users unfamiliar with product terminology
regulatory compliance verification and certification lookup
Validates product compliance against specified regulatory standards (NOM for Mexico, UL for North America, IEC international, CE for EU) by querying product metadata and returning certification status. Implemented as an MCP tool that accepts a product SKU and target regulatory framework, returning compliance status, certification numbers, and applicable standards. Enables procurement workflows to automatically verify regulatory eligibility before quote generation.
Unique: Embeds regulatory compliance as a first-class MCP tool rather than metadata-only field; enables agents to make compliance-gated procurement decisions automatically, with explicit pass/fail status and certification details
vs alternatives: Faster than manual compliance lookups or external regulatory databases; compliance data is pre-indexed and returned in structured format, enabling automated compliance gates in procurement workflows
multi-product comparison with specification alignment
Compares technical specifications across multiple products (e.g., different VFD models or soft starters) by fetching detailed specs for each SKU and returning a structured comparison matrix. Implemented as a composite MCP tool that accepts a list of product SKUs and returns aligned specifications, highlighting differences in key parameters (power rating, voltage, frequency, certifications). Enables agents to recommend alternatives or help customers select the best fit.
Unique: Automatically aligns specifications across products with different schema; MCP tool handles field mapping and normalization, returning a clean comparison matrix without requiring client-side data transformation
vs alternatives: Reduces manual comparison work compared to downloading datasheets separately; structured output enables agents to programmatically evaluate alternatives based on customer requirements