Overview
Octopart is an electronic component search engine, and its API gives you access to detailed part data including pricing from hundreds of distributors, stock availability, datasheets, and technical specifications. You query the API using GraphQL, which lets you request exactly the fields you need for BOM management, sourcing automation, or component research tools. It is an essential API for hardware engineers and procurement teams.
Beginner Tip
Octopart uses GraphQL, not REST, so all requests are POST requests to a single endpoint with a JSON body containing your query. Start with a simple part search by manufacturer part number to understand the response structure before building multi-part queries.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Octopart",
"description": "Electronic part data for manufacturing, design, and sourcing",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
part.name Manufacturer part number for the electronic component part.manufacturer.name Name of the company that manufactures the component part.short_description Brief technical description of the component function and type part.sellers List of authorized distributors selling this component with their pricing and stock levels part.best_datasheet.url URL to the most relevant PDF datasheet for the component part.category.name Component category such as Resistors, Capacitors, or Microcontrollers Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "https://octopart.com/api/v4/endpoint";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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Technical Specifications
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