# DECODE by Boardera

> DECODE is Boardera's analysis product that unpacks a PCB manufacturing package (design files, BOMs, and fab notes) into structured, costed, validated reports, helping OEM designers, EMS providers, and fabricators automate their work. Use it in the web UI, from an AI agent via the MCP server, or as an API integration.

DECODE ingests PCB design files (Gerber, ODB++, PDF fab notes) and bills of materials, then returns itemized costing, board specifications (stackup, dimensions, materials, finishes, copper weights, trace widths, drill data), BOM part matching and sourcing/risk analysis, and DFM findings, each traceable back to its source document via provenance metadata. The API is GraphQL-based; the typical flow is createProject, analyzeProject, then exportProduct. Requests authenticate with an API key sent in the `X-Boardera-Key` header.

## Ways to use DECODE

- [Web UI](https://boardera.io/register): Upload a design package in the browser and read the report minutes later. Free tier, no credit card.
- [MCP Server page](https://boardera.io/integrations/mcp): Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client to run reports conversationally.
- [MCP Endpoint](https://boardera.io/mcp): The remote MCP endpoint itself (OAuth sign-in).
- [API page](https://boardera.io/integrations/api): Structured JSON from every analysis for quoting flows, portals, and ERPs.
- [API Reference](https://cdn.pcborders.com/api/index.html): Full endpoint and field documentation.
- [GraphQL Endpoint](https://api.boardera.io/api/v1): Production GraphQL API endpoint.
- [API Playground](https://boardera.io/playground): Interactive GraphQL explorer with live schema introspection (requires sign-in).
- [API Keys](https://boardera.io/api-keys): Generate and manage API keys (requires sign-in).

## Other products

- [Quote Tool](https://boardera.io/products/quote-tool): Full quoting automation for EMS and fabrication teams.
- [Storefront](https://boardera.io/products/storefront): Self-serve eCommerce ordering for your customers.
- [Workflow](https://boardera.io/workflow): Where Boardera lands in the PCB quoting workflow versus quoting platforms, CAM suites, and the OEM designer's toolchain.

## Company

- [Pricing](https://boardera.io/pricing): Subscription tiers and token-based billing.
- [Security](https://boardera.io/security): Encryption, GDPR and privacy-law compliance, access controls, ISO/IEC 27001, and designs that remain your IP.
- [Enterprise](https://boardera.io/enterprise): Enterprise and custom-volume inquiries.
- [Book a demo](https://boardera.io/book-a-demo): Live demo of the Quote Tool and Storefront.
- [About](https://boardera.io/about): Company story.
- [Blog](https://boardera.io/blog): Articles on PCB costing, quoting automation, DFM, and BOM management.
- [News](https://boardera.io/news): Press releases and company news.
- [Careers](https://boardera.io/careers): Open roles.

## Optional

- [Sample report](https://boardera.io/downloads/boardera-sample-report.xlsx): An example DECODE report (Excel) with itemized costing, BOM sourcing, DFM findings and decision provenance for an open-source design.
- [Support](mailto:support@boardera.ca): Email support.
- [Terms of Use](https://boardera.io/terms): Terms governing use of the platform.
- [Privacy Policy](https://boardera.io/privacy): How Boardera handles data.
- [Sitemap](https://boardera.io/sitemap.xml): Full page inventory.