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mouser-api

Access the Mouser Electronics API for part searches, pricing, and cart management.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#api#e-commerce#electronics#mouser#parts search#component lookup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nickweedon/electronics-assistant --skill mouser-api
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mouser-api
Source: https://github.com/nickweedon/electronics-assistant/tree/main/.claude/skills/mouser-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nickweedon/electronics-assistant --skill mouser-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides direct programmatic access to the Mouser Electronics API, enabling automated part searches, pricing checks, cart management, and order history retrieval without manual website interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Part Search: Find components by keyword or exact part number, including availability and pricing.
  • Cart Management: Add, update, or view items in your Mouser shopping cart.
  • Order Tracking: Retrieve details of past orders and available order options.
  • Use Case: Automatically check the stock and price for a list of components needed for a new PCB design, and add them to a shopping cart.

Quick Start

Use the mouser-api skill to search for the part number 'LM7805CT'.

Frequently Asked Questions about mouser-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Mouser part searches using a Python script?▼

You can automate Mouser part searches by running Python scripts that send requests to the Mouser REST API, retrieving component availability and pricing data programmatically without manual website interaction.

What do I need to access the Mouser Electronics API for component lookup?▼

To access the Mouser Electronics API for component lookup, you need valid Mouser API keys for authentication and the Python requests library installed to handle the REST API interactions.

Can I manage my shopping cart and retrieve order history via the Mouser API?▼

Yes, the Mouser API supports cart management to add or update items and order tracking to retrieve past order details, all executed through Python scripts interacting with specific REST endpoints.

Does the Mouser API skill work for checking stock and pricing for PCB components?▼

Yes, you can search for specific components like 'LM7805CT' using the Mouser API to automatically check stock availability and current pricing for parts needed for a new PCB design.

What are the limitations of using Python requests for Mouser API interactions?▼

Using Python requests for Mouser API interactions requires valid API keys and depends on specific REST endpoints for operations, meaning actions are constrained by the limits and availability of Mouser's API services.

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