Sunex-lens-mcp

A public MCP server that lets Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and any MCP-compatible AI models direct access to our 350+ lens dataset utilizing our powerful…

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What it can do

  • Search Imagers: Search the Sunex imager (sensor) catalog by part number, manufacturer, or resolution class. Use detail=true with a specific pn for a single-record exact lookup.
  • Get Imager Detail: Get full imager specs PLUS computed sensor geometry (effective width/height/diagonal in mm) and a pre-built lens-wizard URL.
  • Find Compatible Lenses: Given an imager's pixel count and pitch, return lenses whose image circle and resolving power cover the sensor, with per-lens FOV and angular resolution. Supports optional FOV

What data it sees

Do you need an account

No: the server works without sign-in

A public MCP server that lets Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and any MCP-compatible AI models direct access to our 350+ lens dataset utilizing our powerful Optics-Wizards™ tools to find the best lens/CMOS imager solutions for automotive, robotics, drone, medical and physical AI applications. Based in the U.S. and serving customers worldwide for 25 years, Sunex has shipped over 100M+ lenses and imaging solutions for mission-critical systems with unmatched reliability.

How to connect

How to connect Sunex-lens-mcp to Claude

The server address to paste into Claude settings:

https://sunex-lens-mcp--sunex.run.tools

  1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
  2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
  3. Click Add custom connector.
  4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
  5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

Authorization

After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

How to connect Sunex-lens-mcp to ChatGPT

The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

https://sunex-lens-mcp--sunex.run.tools

  1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
  2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
  3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
  4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
  5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
  6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

Authorization

On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

How to connect Sunex-lens-mcp to Cursor

The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

https://sunex-lens-mcp--sunex.run.tools

Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

Manually:

  1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
  2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
  3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

Authorization

If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

Server tool list (5)

Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

search_imagersSearch the Sunex imager (sensor) catalog by part number, manufacturer, or resolution class. Use detail=true with a specific pn for a single-record exact lookup.
get_imager_detailGet full imager specs PLUS computed sensor geometry (effective width/height/diagonal in mm) and a pre-built lens-wizard URL.
find_compatible_lensesGiven an imager's pixel count and pitch, return lenses whose image circle and resolving power cover the sensor, with per-lens FOV and angular resolution. Supports optional FOV and F/# range filters.
search_productsSearch the full Sunex product catalog by PN prefix and/or description keyword. Returns sample price, currency, and URLs for spec sheet, sample order, and RFQ.
recommend_lens_for_imagerOne-shot recommendation: given an imager part number (e.g. 'IMX577'), looks up its geometry, then returns compatible lenses with FOV and angular resolution. Use this when the user names a sensor and wants lens options.