Shopify MCP Server for Claude

What is Shopify MCP Server for Claude?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude AI to interact with your Shopify store data, including product catalogs, customer information, and order details. It is designed for Shopify store owners who use Claude Desktop and want intelligent, contextual assistance for e-commerce tasks.

How to use Shopify MCP Server for Claude?

Clone the repository, set up a Python 3.10+ virtual environment, install dependencies (ShopifyAPI, fastmcp, python-dotenv), configure your Shopify credentials in a .env file, and add the server to Claude Desktop using the provided claude_server.sh script with an absolute path.

Key features of Shopify MCP Server for Claude

• Query your entire product catalog within Claude conversations
• Retrieve customer profiles, purchase history, and contact information
• Access order details, line items, and fulfillment status
• Search products by title, vendor, or product type
• View store metadata such as currency, locale, and timezone
• Purely read-only; server cannot modify your store data

Use cases of Shopify MCP Server for Claude

• Ask Claude to show top products or search by vendor
• Find customers who meet spending thresholds or ordering frequency
• Analyze order metrics, payment info, and shipping details
• Get store-level information like shop owner and business settings

FAQ from Shopify MCP Server for Claude

What prerequisites are needed?

Python 3.10 or higher (3.12 recommended), a Shopify store with Admin API access credentials, and Claude Desktop installed.

How do I configure Shopify credentials?

Create a .env file with SHOPIFY_SHOP_URL and SHOPIFY_ACCESS_TOKEN, or use SHOPIFY_API_KEY and SHOPIFY_PASSWORD for private app authentication. A setup script (setup_credentials.sh) is also provided.

Can this server modify my store data?

No. The MCP server is read-only and only retrieves data; it cannot create, update, or delete any Shopify resources.

What tools does the server expose to Claude?

Seven tools: get_products, get_product_details, get_customers, get_customer_details, get_orders, search_products, and get_store_info.

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

Verify your API credentials and shop URL in the .env file, ensure absolute paths in Claude Desktop settings are correct, and confirm claude_server.sh is executable. Restart Claude Desktop after changes.