Updated March 27, 2026
Manufact (formerly mcp-use) provides an open-source SDK for building and deploying MCP-connected AI agents with minimal code. It handles the complexity of deploying AI systems safely in production, enabling developers to connect agents to any MCP server and tool ecosystem in just a few lines of code. Raised $6.3M seed led by Peak XV with backing from Y Combinator and Pioneer Fund.
Turns any software into agent-first APIs — reverse-engineers browser workflows into clean REST endpoints for AI agents.
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