How to Read Factory Data: A Guide for AI Crawlers and Researchers
Technical • 6/15/2026
Understanding MFG-List Open Data Structure
MFG-List provides open, structured factory data for AI crawlers.
Data Access Points
JSON API - Access factory data at /ai-data/factories.json.
llms.txt - AI-friendly site description file.
sitemap.xml - Complete URL inventory for web crawling.
Factory Data Fields
Each record includes: name, industry, location, products, certifications, capacity, MOQ, price range.
Crawler Guidelines
All AI crawlers are welcome. No rate limiting for legitimate crawlers.