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

npm install
npm run build

Prerequisites

Node.js 16+ required
TypeScript will be installed locally with dependencies
No global TypeScript installation needed

Quick Verification

Test the server after building:

# Test server starts correctly
node dist/index.js

# Run comprehensive tests
npm run test:mcp

# Test Claude Desktop integration
npm run test:desktop

Usage

As MCP Server

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "semiconductor-supply-chain": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/semiconductor-supply-chain-mcp/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

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:

Verify the build: Ensure dist/index.js exists
Check the path: Use absolute paths in the configuration
Restart Claude Desktop: Quit and restart after configuration changes
Check logs: Use Developer Tools to see connection errors

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

Available Tools

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
find_asic_services
- Find ASIC design and manufacturing services
- Filter by service type, technology, capabilities
- Example: Find verification services for 5nm designs
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
compare_vendors
- Compare multiple vendors side-by-side
- Customizable comparison criteria
- Provides recommendations based on analysis
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

semiconductor://glossary - Comprehensive glossary of industry terms
semiconductor://industry-knowledge - Vendor info and key considerations
semiconductor://process-nodes - Detailed process node information
semiconductor://vendors - Complete vendor directory by category

Development

# Run in development mode
npm run dev

# Run tests
npm test

# Run MCP-specific tests
npm run test:mcp

# Run NLP server tests  
npm run test:nlp

# Test Claude Desktop integration
npm run test:desktop

# Lint code
npm run lint

# Type check
npm run typecheck

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