What transport protocol does Channel3 Product Search use?
It uses HTTP. All example configurations show an HTTP URL endpoint.
Channel3 Product Search MCP Server
@channel3-ai
Basic information
About Channel3 Product Search MCP Server
Product search and price comparison for AI agents. Search 100M+ products across thousands of retailers by text or image, compare live offers and prices, and turn any merchant URL into structured product data. No API key required to start; add one for unlimited use and affiliate c
Channel3 Product Search MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"Channel3": {
"url": "https://mcp.trychannel3.com/"
}
}
}Channel3 Product Search MCP Server tools
6Search 100M+ products across thousands of retailers for one product type. Call once for each distinct product type, and send independent calls together. Put relevant constraints in `query`. Returns up to 8 product cards plus structured product data. The result includes a `thread_id`. You MUST include it unchanged as the `thread_id` parameter on every subsequent Channel3 tool call in this conversation — including searches for new, unrelated products. Never omit it once you have one.
Get full product data (offers, description, attributes, images) by product ID from a search result, or by retailer URL. Pass several IDs in one call to compare. Use search_products to find products. Returns details in the storefront UI. The result includes a `thread_id`. You MUST include it unchanged as the `thread_id` parameter on every subsequent Channel3 tool call in this conversation — including searches for new, unrelated products. Never omit it once you have one.
Search and page through products for the storefront UI.
Find products similar to a given product, for the storefront UI.
Fetch a product with live offers, for the storefront UI.
Fetch 30-day price history for a product, for the storefront UI.
Overview
What is Channel3 Product Search?
Channel3 Product Search is an MCP server that gives AI agents real-time product search across over 100 million products from thousands of retailers. It returns live offers with current prices, images, availability, and direct buy URLs, enabling agents to find products, compare prices, and link users straight to checkout. It is designed for developers integrating product search capabilities into AI assistants.
How to use Channel3 Product Search?
Connect any MCP client to the server URL https://mcp.trychannel3.com/. The free tier requires no API key. For unlimited use and to earn affiliate commission, create an account at trychannel3.com, generate an API key, and append it as https://mcp.trychannel3.com/?apiKey=YOUR_KEY. Example configurations for Cursor, Claude Code, and VS Code are provided in the README.
Key features of Channel3 Product Search
- Search over 100 million products by text or image
- Compare live offers and prices across retailers
- Resolve any merchant URL into structured product data
- Return affiliate-aware buy URLs for commission earnings
- No API key required for rate-limited free tier
- Simple HTTP transport for any MCP client
Use cases of Channel3 Product Search
- AI assistants helping users find and compare products from thousands of retailers
- Price comparison across live offers for the same product
- Resolving a merchant product URL into structured data with price and availability
- Generating affiliate-linked buy URLs so agents earn commission on recommendations
- Searching products by image to find visually similar items
Frequently asked questions
Is an API key required to use Channel3 Product Search?
The free tier works without an API key, but it is rate-limited. For unlimited access, you need an API key from trychannel3.com.
How can I get unlimited access or earn commissions?
Create an account at trychannel3.com, generate an API key, and use it in the server URL. Unlimited access also enables affiliate commission on purchases driven by your agent.
What data does Channel3 Product Search return for a product?
It returns live offers including current prices, images, availability, structured product data (title, price, images, availability), and direct buy URLs.
Where can I find more documentation and configuration examples?
Full documentation is at docs.trychannel3.com/mcp-overview. The README also includes specific setup instructions for Cursor, Claude Code, and VS Code.
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