// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TOOLS

19 tools from the Capital Equipment MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 19 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TOOLS

READ 16 tools

Read check_availability Check real-time availability and booking windows for a specific piece of equipment. Read check_compatibility Validate if two or more scientific instruments or components are compatible for a specific workflow. Read check_connection Check if your Capital Equipment account is connected and retrieve your profile info. Read find_researchers Search for researchers by expertise, institution, or equipment experience. Read get_compliance_info Check IP, safety, and compliance requirements for cross-institutional equipment use. Read get_equipment_by_category List equipment in a specific category ID. Returns up to 50 items sorted by freshness score. Read get_equipment_categories Get the complete equipment taxonomy with parent/child hierarchy, live counts, and average freshness scores ... Read get_equipment_comparison Get a side-by-side comparison matrix for equipment in a specific category. Returns structured specs, pricin... Read get_facility Get detailed info about a STEM core facility including equipment, hours, contact, and access policies. Read get_facility_profile Get detailed profile for a STEM facility by its ID. Read get_platform_stats Get current platform statistics including equipment counts, category breakdown, and data quality metrics (f... Read get_pricing Get pricing information for equipment including hourly rates, institutional pricing, and purchase options. Read request_booking Initiate a booking request for a specific piece of equipment. Returns a confirmation or deep link to comple... Read search_equipment Search for scientific instruments and lab equipment using normalized categories and location. Read search_marketplace Search the marketplace for surplus, used, and refurbished scientific equipment for purchase. Read search_papers Search for research papers linked to specific equipment types, instruments, or techniques.

WRITE 3 tools

Write connect_account Connect your Capital Equipment platform account to enable personalized results, booking, and service reques... Write create_service_request Submit a structured service request for equipment access, training, consultation, or analysis. Write disconnect_account Disconnect your Capital Equipment account from this AI agent.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Capital Equipment MCP server have? +

The Capital Equipment MCP server exposes 19 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Capital Equipment tools? +

Route the Capital Equipment server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Capital Equipment tools fall into? +

Capital Equipment tools are categorised as Read (16), Write (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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