Sourcing in China

Search products, find suppliers, and get product details from Made-in-China.com via a public MCP server.

MCP Endpoint: https://mcp.chexb.com/sse

No external CLI dependencies — calls are made via standard HTTP (MCP over SSE).

Available Tools

How to Call

MCP over SSE (standard HTTP)

# 1. Connect to SSE endpoint, get session
SESSION=$(curl -sN https://mcp.chexb.com/sse | grep "^data:" | head -1 | sed 's/data: //')

# 2. Initialize MCP session
curl -s -X POST "https://mcp.chexb.com${SESSION}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{"protocolVersion":"2025-03-26","capabilities":{},"clientInfo":{"name":"openclaw","version":"1.0"}}}'

# 3. Call a tool
curl -s -X POST "https://mcp.chexb.com${SESSION}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":2,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"search_products","arguments":{"keyword":"LED light","page":1}}}'

With mcporter (optional convenience)

If mcporter is installed, calls are simpler:

mcporter call https://mcp.chexb.com/sse.search_products keyword="LED light"
mcporter call https://mcp.chexb.com/sse.search_suppliers keyword="LED light"
mcporter call https://mcp.chexb.com/sse.get_product_detail url="https://..."

Sourcing Workflow

1. Product Discovery

Start with search_products to find products matching requirements. Each result includes:

• Product name, price, MOQ
• Key specifications (properties)
• Supplier name and link
• Product image

Iterate pages for broader results. Refine keywords for precision (e.g., "12V LED strip waterproof" vs "LED").

2. Supplier Evaluation

Use search_suppliers to find manufacturers. Results include:

• Company name and business type (Manufacturer / Trading Company)
• Main products and location
• Certification badges (ISO, audited, etc.)

Prefer manufacturers over trading companies for better pricing. Check badges for quality signals.

3. Product Deep Dive

Use get_product_detail on promising products. Returns:

• Full specifications and description
• All product images
• Sample pricing (if available)
• Product categories and video URL
• Supplier/brand info

4. Comparison & Recommendation

When comparing options, organize by:

• Price range (unit price + MOQ)
• Supplier credibility (badges, business type)
• Specifications match (vs buyer requirements)
• Sample availability (sample price if listed)

Best Practices

• Use English keywords for best results on Made-in-China.com
• Search both products AND suppliers for the same keyword to get different perspectives
• Always check MOQ — it varies dramatically between suppliers
• "Manufacturer" business type typically means better unit pricing
• Cross-reference supplier badges: Audited Supplier > general listings
• For detailed specs, always follow up with get_product_detail

Output Format

Present results in clean, scannable format:

• Use tables for product/supplier comparisons
• Highlight price, MOQ, and key specs prominently
• Include direct links to products and supplier pages
• Flag notable badges or certifications

Data & Privacy

This skill sends data to an external MCP server:

• Endpoint: https://mcp.chexb.com/sse
• What is sent: Search keywords, page numbers, product URLs
• What is returned: Public product listings, supplier info, pricing, images from Made-in-China.com
• Storage: No queries or results are stored on the server
• Authentication: None required — the server is a stateless proxy that scrapes public pages

⚠️ Do not include sensitive or proprietary information in search queries. All queries are transmitted over HTTPS.

For more on sourcing strategy, see references/sourcing-guide.md.