MCPTools

compare_suppliers

Build a source-backed supplier comparison from a query or company slugs.

Use compare_suppliers when the buyer asks for a shortlist, fit comparison, gaps, risks, or next questions. The tool does not contact sellers.

Arguments

NameTypeRequiredDescription
querystringNoBuyer requirement or supplier search phrase. Required when companySlugs is omitted.
companySlugsstring[]NoCompany slugs to compare directly. Maximum 6.
countrystringNoISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country filter, such as DK.
limitintegerNo1 to 6. Defaults to 6.

Example with a query

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 9,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "compare_suppliers",
    "arguments": {
      "query": "laser cutting suppliers in Denmark",
      "country": "DK",
      "limit": 3
    }
  }
}

Example with company slugs

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 10,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "compare_suppliers",
    "arguments": {
      "companySlugs": [
        "cnc-components-demo-gmbh",
        "aluminum-fabrication-demo-sp-z-o-o"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Returns

The structured result includes:

  • resultType: "supplier_comparison"
  • query
  • country
  • suppliers
  • relatedConcepts
  • nextActions

Each supplier includes the same privacy-safe Seller summary, canonical URL, current Products and Services, restrained public proof, and query-relative fit factors used by get_company_profile. It does not expose ownership, routing, publication, or raw-source mechanics.