Can I match a list of MPNs against Octopart in one call?

Yes. POST a list of manufacturer part numbers to /rest/v1/parts/match and Octopart returns the best matches with pricing and stock signals. This is the primary entry point for BOM resolution workflows.

What are the rate limits for the Octopart API?

Octopart's API plans set per-key request quotas - confirm your tier in the Nexar/Octopart account dashboard. Batch where possible (especially via /parts/match) and respect 429 responses with exponential backoff to stay within limits.

How do I search for a part through Jentic?

Search Jentic for 'search Octopart parts by keyword', load the schema for /rest/v1/parts/search, then execute with the search term. With pip install jentic the call is await client.search(...), await client.load(...), await client.execute(...) inside an asyncio.run wrapper.

Does the API return datasheet URLs?

Yes - /rest/v1/parts/{id} returns datasheet URLs alongside distributor pricing and stock when the manufacturer or distributor has supplied them.

Is the Octopart API free?

Octopart offers tiered API plans through Nexar with different request quotas and feature access. There is typically a developer tier for evaluation; production volume requires a paid plan.

Can I use GraphQL with Octopart?

Yes - the v4 API also exposes a GraphQL endpoint at /endpoint for advanced queries. The REST endpoints in this spec cover the most common search and lookup paths without requiring a GraphQL client.

Can I limit what my agent is allowed to do with the Octopart API?

Yes. Because you run Jentic One yourself, your own rules decide which Octopart operations and credentials the agent may use, so you can restrict it to only what a task needs, such as searching parts with /rest/v1/parts/search or matching part numbers with /rest/v1/parts/match. Since Octopart puts the part id in the URL path at /rest/v1/parts/{id}, you can also pin the agent to reads on a specific part while keeping the categories, sellers, and brands lookups off limits. Your stored API key is injected at execution time and never enters the agent's prompt, so the agent only ever calls the operations you have allowed.