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MCP inventory assistant for searchable catalogs
An MCP inventory assistant gives supported AI assistants access to catalog information through MCP. Ask questions about records stored in your workspaces without replacing the catalog itself.
MCP calls are metered monthly by plan.
A searchable catalog should be useful beyond its own screen.
When you already know what you want to ask, navigating through several workspaces, containers, and records can add unnecessary steps. An assistant can provide another way to ask about information already stored in the catalog.
Ask about catalog information in plain language
MCP inventory assistant in practice
MCP is a standard that allows supported AI tools to securely interact with connected applications and structured data. In Palstora, the assistant can work with information that exists in the catalog, such as storage names, item records, tags, relationships, and workspace counts.
How to use Palstora
Connect a supported assistant
Use an AI tool that supports Palstora's MCP connection flow.
Authorize catalog access
Complete the Palstora connection process for the catalog information you want to use.
Ask a catalog question
Use plain language to ask where a stored record is or what a cataloged container contains.
Use the returned record
Follow the stored workspace, container, and item information to locate the physical belonging.
Practical use cases
Find a stored item
Ask where a drill, cable, or other cataloged belonging is recorded.
Inspect a container
Ask what is inside a garage cabinet or another cataloged storage location.
Search workspaces
Ask which workspace contains a cataloged category such as camping equipment.
Check catalog counts
Ask how many records are cataloged in a workspace when that information is stored.
Compare Palstora plans
Every plan includes recursive nesting, QR labels, and CSV/PDF export. Capacity and collaboration allowances vary by plan.
| Capability | Hobby Cataloger | Essential Organizer | Professional Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recursive nesting | Included | Included | Included |
| Catalog items | 150 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| Active workspaces | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| AI scans | 50 lifetime | 2,000 / month | 6,000 / month |
| MCP assistant calls | 250 / month | 2,500 / month | 10,000 / month |
| QR labels | Included | Included | Included |
| CSV and PDF exports | Included | Included | Included |
| Team invitations | No | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum team size | 1 | 6 | 50 |
| Support | Community | Priority |
Prices exclude applicable taxes. Monthly billing is available. One subscription covers every workspace owned by the subscriber.
Frequently asked questions
Ask your catalog questions in the tools you already use.
Connect a supported MCP assistant and use stored Palstora records as the source for location and inventory questions.