Maglev MCP tools reference - Maglev

The Maglev MCP server at https://trymaglev.com/mcp exposes 16 tools. The four Make tools need a Maglev key; the twelve Parts tools work without one. Your client reads each tool’s full input schema with tools/list; this page summarizes them.

Make tools (key required)

Tool	What it does	Required arguments
`make_start`	Start here for CAD (STEP) or wire-harness (JSON) files. Returns one shell command per file that uploads it, and how each will be routed: CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding or wire harness	`file_names`
`check_manufacturability`	Runs each uploaded file through its manufacturer’s design-for-manufacturing check in parallel. Returns ok, blockers and warnings per file, and `ready_to_quote`	`file_ids`
`get_quotes`	Quotes every file from every shop that makes its process, in parallel. Returns `parts[]`, each with `offers[]` (shop, `price_type` firm or budgetary, `total_usd`, `one_time_costs`, `lead_time_days`, `ships_by`, `quote_id`)	`file_ids`, `quantity`
`place_order`	Without `approved_total_usd`, returns the final total and charges nothing. With the exact total a person approved and `approval_note` in their words, places the order	`quote_id`

check_manufacturability and get_quotes also accept:

processes: per-file process override, { file_id: process }.
options: per-file options, { file_id: { material, finish, tolerance_mm, wall_mm, draft_deg, speed } }. CNC finishes are standard, anodized, polished, bead_blasted; sheet metal finishes are as_cut, deburred, anodized, powder_coat. Each offer reports finish_applied.

get_quotes takes sort: price (default) or lead_time. What happens after an approved order depends on the shop: sheet metal at RMFG is charged to Maglev’s card on file and becomes a production order; CNC and harness return the shop’s checkout link; molding sends the request for quote to SSG MFG for a firm quote.

Parts tools (no key)

Tool	What it does	Required arguments
`search_parts`	Search the catalog (compute modules, motors and drivers, robot actuators, drone parts) by part number, brand or spec words such as “48V” or “Orin NX”. Filter by origin `lens`, `ndaa_only`, `category`	none
`list_categories`	Categories and subcategories with part counts and the spec columns each compares on	none
`requirement_keys`	The requirement keys a subcategory accepts for `match_requirements`, with units and catalog ranges	`subcategory`
`match_requirements`	Rank every part in a subcategory against your numbers. Each result says per requirement whether it meets, is close (within 15%), misses or is unknown, and names the requirement blocking the most options	`subcategory`, `requirements`
`get_part`	Full record for one part: specs, dated prices with sources, maker, origin, HTS, NDAA, Blue UAS, FCC, equivalents and compatible parts	`id`
`compare_parts`	Side by side comparison of 2 to 10 parts: shared specs, price at a quantity, origin, NDAA	`ids`
`find_equivalents`	Drop-in or near equivalents from other makers, optionally by origin lens, plus parts commonly paired with it	`id`
`landed_cost`	US landed cost estimate: goods value, duty stack for the origin (each program with a source), merchandise processing fee and freight. An estimate, not customs advice	`id`
`plan_joint`	Plan a robot joint from peak torque, speed, bus voltage, mass budget and quantity. Returns complete actuators that meet the targets and joints built from motor, reducer, driver and encoder, with the math shown	`peak_torque_nm`, `voltage_v`
`get_test_protocol`	Nine bench tests for a robot joint actuator in run order, and three priced bench kits (starter, serious, lab)	none
`check_test_result`	Check a bench test result against the result format and the part’s datasheet (peak and continuous torque, backlash, Kv, Kt). Nothing is stored	`result`
`build_rfq`	Build a request for Maglev to buy listed parts, price unlisted ones or make custom versions. Returns the request and a ready-to-send email. Nothing is sent	`items`

Origin lens values: any, cn (China including Hong Kong), not-cn, us, usmca (US, Canada, Mexico), allied.

Catalog prices carry a source and the date seen. A value that is not confirmed is unknown; agents should report it as unknown rather than guess.

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