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DigiKey Fetch Tool

DigiKey Fetch Tool helps you when working on bill of material (BOM) for your projects. This simple Python script will fetch all relevant information about a part (Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part Number etc) and allow you to paste/type that information into any application using global hotkeys. This saves a significant amount of time by removing the need to do many alt+tab and copy&paste operation to copy information from your distributor’s website.

GitHub repository: https://github.com/SasaKaranovic/DigiKeyFetch


Note that this script has two flavors; one where shortcuts only copy the information to clipboard and another one where the script actually “types” the information with your keyboard. In this video demonstration, I’m using keyboard input version.

* Disclaimer: This video is for demonstration purposes only. It is not related, supported or affiliated with DigiKey in any shape or form.

4 Comments

  1. Ian Philippe
    Ian Philippe 11. July 2023.

    Great video! Im just wondering if you are willing to make an in-depth tutorial for your DigiKey Fetch Tool? Thank you!

    • Sasa Karanovic
      Sasa Karanovic 13. July 2023.

      Thanks Ian! Sure, if there is enough interest I can make a more in-depth video about DigiKey Fetch Tool.

  2. Eugene
    Eugene 16. August 2023.

    Hi Sasa

    Are you using the DigiKey API to achieve this functionality?

    • Sasa Karanovic
      Sasa Karanovic 16. August 2023.

      Hi Eugene,
      You could use DigiKey API to retrieve this information.
      The example code posted on GitHub uses combination of curl and x-path to fetch and parse data.

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