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:

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

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

Available Tools

1. 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

2. find_asic_services

   • Find ASIC design and manufacturing services
   • Filter by service type, technology, capabilities
   • Example: Find verification services for 5nm designs

3. 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

4. compare_vendors

   • Compare multiple vendors side-by-side
   • Customizable comparison criteria
   • Provides recommendations based on analysis

5. 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

1. semiconductor://glossary - Comprehensive glossary of industry terms
2. semiconductor://industry-knowledge - Vendor info and key considerations
3. semiconductor://process-nodes - Detailed process node information
4. 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

• [x] Natural language query processing with intent recognition
• [x] 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