lcsc

Name: lcsc
Author: aklofas

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How to install lcsc?

aklofas/kicad-happy/lcsc

$npx -y skills add aklofas/kicad-happy --skill lcsc

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Search LCSC Electronics for electronic components — find parts by LCSC number (Cxxxxx) or MPN, check stock/pricing, download datasheets, analyze specifications. Sister company to JLCPCB, same parts library. Sync and maintain a local datasheets directory for a KiCad project, or us

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SKILL.md

1	# LCSC Electronics — Component Search, Datasheets & Ordering
2
3	## Related Skills
4
5	\| Skill \| Purpose \|
6	\|-------\|---------\|
7	\| `kicad` \| Schematic analysis — extracts MPNs for part lookup \|
8	\| `bom` \| BOM management — orchestrates sourcing across distributors \|
9	\| `jlcpcb` \| PCB assembly — shares the same parts library \|
10	\| `spice` \| Uses LCSC parametric data for behavioral SPICE models (no auth needed) \|
11
12	LCSC is JLCPCB's sister company — they share the same parts library and `Cxxxxx` part numbers. Use LCSC for production sourcing (assembled boards from JLCPCB/PCBWay). DigiKey/Mouser are for prototyping. For BOM management and export workflows, see `bom`.
13
14	## Key Differences from DigiKey/Mouser
15
16	- No API key needed — jlcsearch community API is free and open
17	- Lower prices — especially for passives and Chinese-manufactured ICs
18	- JLCPCB integration — same LCSC part numbers used in JLCPCB assembly BOMs
19	- Direct PDF downloads — LCSC's CDN (wmsc.lcsc.com) serves datasheets without bot protection
20	- Low MOQ — many parts available in quantities as low as 1
21	- Warehouses — Shenzhen (JS), Zhuhai (ZH), Hong Kong (HK)
22	- Website: `https://www.lcsc.com`
23
24	## LCSC Part Numbers
25
26	Format: `Cxxxxx` (e.g., `C14663`). This is the universal identifier across both LCSC and JLCPCB. Use it for:
27	- Direct ordering on LCSC
28	- BOM matching in JLCPCB assembly (see `jlcpcb` skill)
29	- Cross-referencing between platforms
30
31	## jlcsearch API Reference
32
33	The jlcsearch community API is the recommended way to search LCSC. No authentication required.
34
35	Base URL: `https://jlcsearch.tscircuit.com`
36
37	### General Search
38
39	```
40	GET /api/search?q=<query>&limit=20&full=true
41	```
42
43	Parameters:
44	- `q` — search query (matches MPN, LCSC code, or description keywords)
45	- `package` — optional footprint filter (e.g., `0402`)
46	- `limit` — max results (default 100)
47	- `full` — set to `true` to include all fields (datasheet URL, specs, stock per warehouse)
48
49	### Category-Specific Search
50
51	```
52	GET /resistors/list.json?search=10k+0402
53	GET /capacitors/list.json?search=100nF+0402
54	GET /microcontrollers/list.json?search=STM32
55	GET /voltage_regulators/list.json?search=3.3V
56	```
57
58	### Response Format
59
60	Results are returned as `{"components": [...]}`. With `full=true`, each component has:
61
62	```json
63	{
64	"lcsc": 14663,
65	"mfr": "GRM155R71C104KA88D",
66	"package": "0402",
67	"description": "",
68	"datasheet": "https://www.lcsc.com/datasheet/...",
69	"stock": 2751535,
70	"price": [{"qFrom": 1, "qTo": 9, "price": 0.0069}, ...],
71	"basic": 0,
72	"extra": {
73	"number": "C71629",
74	"mpn": "GRM155R71C104KA88D",
75	"manufacturer": {"id": 4, "name": "Murata Electronics"},
76	"package": "0402",
77	"description": "16V 100nF X7R ±10% 0402 ...",
78	"quantity": 2751535,
79	"whs-js": 1234567,
80	"whs-zh": 567890,
81	"whs-hk": 0,
82	"moq": 100,
83	"order_multiple": 100,
84	"packaging": "Tape & Reel (TR)",
85	"packaging_num": 10000,
86	"datasheet": {"pdf": "https://wmsc.lcsc.com/wmsc/upload/file/pdf/v2/lcsc/...pdf"},
87	"images": [{"96x96": "...", "224x224": "...", "900x900": "..."}],
88	"rohs": true,
89	"url": "https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/...",
90	"attributes": {
91	"Capacitance": "100nF",
92	"Voltage Rated": "16V",
93	"Temperature Coefficient": "X7R",
94	"Tolerance": "±10%"
95	},
96	"prices": [{"min_qty": 100, "max_qty": 499, "currency": "USD", "price": 0.0048}, ...]
97	}
98	}
99	```
100
101	Key fields:
102	- `lcsc` — numeric LCSC ID (without "C" prefix)
103	- `extra.number` — full LCSC code with prefix (e.g., `C71629`)
104	- `extra.mpn` — manufacturer part number
105	- `extra.manufacturer.name` — manufacturer
106	- `extra.datasheet.pdf` — direct PDF URL (wmsc.lcsc.com CDN, downloads without auth)
107	- `extra.attributes` — parametric specs (capacitance, voltage, etc.)
108	- `extra.quantity` — total stock across all warehouses
109	- `extra.whs-js`, `extra.whs-zh`, `extra.whs-hk` — stock per warehouse
110	- `basic` — `1` if JLCPCB basic part (no setup fee), `0` if extended
111	- `extra.moq` — minimum order quantity
112	- `extra.order_multiple` — must order in multiples of this
113	- `extra.rohs` — RoHS compliance (boolean)
114
115	### Rate Limits
116
117	The jlcsearch API is community-run with no documented rate limits, but be respectfu

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How to install lcsc?

aklofas/kicad-happy/lcsc

$npx -y skills add aklofas/kicad-happy --skill lcsc

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# LCSC Electronics — Component Search, Datasheets & Ordering
2
3	## Related Skills
4
5	\| Skill \| Purpose \|
6	\|-------\|---------\|
7	\| `kicad` \| Schematic analysis — extracts MPNs for part lookup \|
8	\| `bom` \| BOM management — orchestrates sourcing across distributors \|
9	\| `jlcpcb` \| PCB assembly — shares the same parts library \|
10	\| `spice` \| Uses LCSC parametric data for behavioral SPICE models (no auth needed) \|
11
12	LCSC is JLCPCB's sister company — they share the same parts library and `Cxxxxx` part numbers. Use LCSC for production sourcing (assembled boards from JLCPCB/PCBWay). DigiKey/Mouser are for prototyping. For BOM management and export workflows, see `bom`.
13
14	## Key Differences from DigiKey/Mouser
15
16	- No API key needed — jlcsearch community API is free and open
17	- Lower prices — especially for passives and Chinese-manufactured ICs
18	- JLCPCB integration — same LCSC part numbers used in JLCPCB assembly BOMs
19	- Direct PDF downloads — LCSC's CDN (wmsc.lcsc.com) serves datasheets without bot protection
20	- Low MOQ — many parts available in quantities as low as 1
21	- Warehouses — Shenzhen (JS), Zhuhai (ZH), Hong Kong (HK)
22	- Website: `https://www.lcsc.com`
23
24	## LCSC Part Numbers
25
26	Format: `Cxxxxx` (e.g., `C14663`). This is the universal identifier across both LCSC and JLCPCB. Use it for:
27	- Direct ordering on LCSC
28	- BOM matching in JLCPCB assembly (see `jlcpcb` skill)
29	- Cross-referencing between platforms
30
31	## jlcsearch API Reference
32
33	The jlcsearch community API is the recommended way to search LCSC. No authentication required.
34
35	Base URL: `https://jlcsearch.tscircuit.com`
36
37	### General Search
38
39	```
40	GET /api/search?q=<query>&limit=20&full=true
41	```
42
43	Parameters:
44	- `q` — search query (matches MPN, LCSC code, or description keywords)
45	- `package` — optional footprint filter (e.g., `0402`)
46	- `limit` — max results (default 100)
47	- `full` — set to `true` to include all fields (datasheet URL, specs, stock per warehouse)
48
49	### Category-Specific Search
50
51	```
52	GET /resistors/list.json?search=10k+0402
53	GET /capacitors/list.json?search=100nF+0402
54	GET /microcontrollers/list.json?search=STM32
55	GET /voltage_regulators/list.json?search=3.3V
56	```
57
58	### Response Format
59
60	Results are returned as `{"components": [...]}`. With `full=true`, each component has:
61
62	```json
63	{
64	"lcsc": 14663,
65	"mfr": "GRM155R71C104KA88D",
66	"package": "0402",
67	"description": "",
68	"datasheet": "https://www.lcsc.com/datasheet/...",
69	"stock": 2751535,
70	"price": [{"qFrom": 1, "qTo": 9, "price": 0.0069}, ...],
71	"basic": 0,
72	"extra": {
73	"number": "C71629",
74	"mpn": "GRM155R71C104KA88D",
75	"manufacturer": {"id": 4, "name": "Murata Electronics"},
76	"package": "0402",
77	"description": "16V 100nF X7R ±10% 0402 ...",
78	"quantity": 2751535,
79	"whs-js": 1234567,
80	"whs-zh": 567890,
81	"whs-hk": 0,
82	"moq": 100,
83	"order_multiple": 100,
84	"packaging": "Tape & Reel (TR)",
85	"packaging_num": 10000,
86	"datasheet": {"pdf": "https://wmsc.lcsc.com/wmsc/upload/file/pdf/v2/lcsc/...pdf"},
87	"images": [{"96x96": "...", "224x224": "...", "900x900": "..."}],
88	"rohs": true,
89	"url": "https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/...",
90	"attributes": {
91	"Capacitance": "100nF",
92	"Voltage Rated": "16V",
93	"Temperature Coefficient": "X7R",
94	"Tolerance": "±10%"
95	},
96	"prices": [{"min_qty": 100, "max_qty": 499, "currency": "USD", "price": 0.0048}, ...]
97	}
98	}
99	```
100
101	Key fields:
102	- `lcsc` — numeric LCSC ID (without "C" prefix)
103	- `extra.number` — full LCSC code with prefix (e.g., `C71629`)
104	- `extra.mpn` — manufacturer part number
105	- `extra.manufacturer.name` — manufacturer
106	- `extra.datasheet.pdf` — direct PDF URL (wmsc.lcsc.com CDN, downloads without auth)
107	- `extra.attributes` — parametric specs (capacitance, voltage, etc.)
108	- `extra.quantity` — total stock across all warehouses
109	- `extra.whs-js`, `extra.whs-zh`, `extra.whs-hk` — stock per warehouse
110	- `basic` — `1` if JLCPCB basic part (no setup fee), `0` if extended
111	- `extra.moq` — minimum order quantity
112	- `extra.order_multiple` — must order in multiples of this
113	- `extra.rohs` — RoHS compliance (boolean)
114
115	### Rate Limits
116
117	The jlcsearch API is community-run with no documented rate limits, but be respectfu

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