# Printavo MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Printavo MCP helps you run your screen printing and embroidery shop through an AI agent. It handles order tracking, production scheduling, and customer management so you don't have to jump between tabs. You can pull up quotes, update production statuses, and manage customer records using plain language. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pukDPLeIsorq3Sy0XdCMJfuGVncsHocbHlBZ8xUp/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** shop-management, order-tracking, production-scheduling, custom-apparel, invoicing ## Description Managing a custom apparel shop is a balancing act of moving parts. You've got orders coming in from everywhere, production deadlines to hit, and customer questions that need quick answers. This Connector puts your Printavo data right where you're already working. Instead of digging through a dashboard to see if a run of 500 hoodies is finished or if a quote was sent, you just ask your agent. It handles the heavy lifting of pulling metadata, checking line items, and updating statuses. When you connect this to your workflow via Vinkius, your AI becomes a production manager that knows every detail of your shop floor. It can create new customer records on the fly or grab the specific billing components for a complex job. It's about getting the facts you need without the manual clicks. ## Tools ### create_order Create a new order or quote by passing in a JSON string. This lets you generate new jobs quickly without manual entry. ### get_order_details Pull specific details for a single order to see its current status. Use this to get the full picture of a specific job. ### list_customers Get a list of all customers currently in your shop's database. This helps you see your full client roster in one view. ### list_orders View all active and past print shop orders in one list. It gives you a high level view of your entire production queue. ### list_order_statuses See all the different order statuses you have configured. This helps you understand the workflow options for your shop. ### get_customer_details Retrieve specific info for a single customer record. Use this to quickly pull up a client's history or contact info. ### list_line_items See every individual item included in a specific order. This is useful for checking quantities and types of goods. ### list_payments View the payment history for a specific order. Use this to verify if a client has paid for their job. ### update_order Change the details or status of an existing order. Use this to move jobs through different stages of production. ### list_inquiries See all customer inquiries waiting for a response. This helps you stay on top of questions without checking email. ### create_customer Add a new customer to your database directly from the chat. This keeps your CRM updated without extra clicks. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What orders are currently in production? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Active Production Jobs | Order # | Customer | Quantity | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | #ORD-4892 | Tech Summit Events | 500 | Pending Approval | | #ORD-4901 | Meridian Corp | 200 | In Production | | #ORD-4905 | Valley School | 150 | In Production | Would you like me to pull the specific line items for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Create a quote for 100 navy hoodies with a logo on the front. ``` **Response:** ``` **Quote Created Successfully** * **Order ID:** #ORD-5012 * **Customer:** New Inquiry * **Product:** Custom Hoodies (100 units) * **Decoration:** Screen print (front logo) * **Color:** Navy Blue * **Estimated Total:** $1,250.00 I've set the status to **Pending Approval**. Would you like me to send a notification to the customer? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who are our top customers and what was their last order? ``` **Response:** ``` Here are your recent customer records: * **Meridian Corp:** Last order was #ORD-4901 (200 units, screen print). * **Tech Summit Events:** Last order was #ORD-4892 (500 units, custom t-shirts). * **Valley School:** Last order was #ORD-4905 (150 units, embroidery). I can pull up the full payment history for any of these if you need it. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull order metadata Get specific details on any existing print job instantly. ### Create new quotes Generate a new order or quote with specific quantities and decorations. ### Update production status Change the current state of an order in the shop using natural language. ### Manage customer records Create or retrieve details for shop clients directly in your chat. ### Track shop inquiries View all incoming customer questions waiting for a response. ### View payment history See all payments associated with a specific order. ### List production statuses See all the different order statuses you have configured. ## Use Cases ### The Rush Quote A customer asks for a price on 200 shirts. The user asks the agent to create a quote using create_order with the specific decoration details. ### Production Check A manager wants to know what's due today. The agent uses list_orders and get_order_details to summarize the day's workload. ### Customer Follow-up A rep needs to see a client's history. The agent uses get_customer_details to pull up past orders and communication. ### Status Update A printer finishes a run. The user tells the agent to use update_order to move the job to the next stage. ## Benefits - Stop jumping between tabs by using list_orders to see your entire production queue in one place. - Get faster quotes by using create_order to generate new jobs with specific quantities and decorations. - Improve customer service by using list_inquiries to see what your clients need without hunting through emails. - Keep the shop floor moving by using update_order to change job statuses as they finish. - Maintain a clean CRM by using create_customer to add new clients to your database instantly. - See the full picture of a job by using list_line_items and list_payments to check billing and contents. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a production manager that knows your shop's data by heart. 1. Subscribe to the Printavo MCP on Vinkius. 2. Plug in your Printavo login email and API key from your account settings. 3. Start asking your agent to check orders, create quotes, or update production logs. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Printavo MCP help me manage my screen printing shop?** Yes, it connects your Printavo account to your AI agent so you can manage orders, quotes, and production statuses using natural language instead of clicking through a dashboard. **How does the Printavo MCP handle production scheduling?** It allows your agent to list all current orders and retrieve specific statuses, helping you see exactly what's on the floor and what's coming up next. **Can I create new quotes using the Printavo MCP?** You can ask your agent to create new orders or quotes with specific details like quantities and decorations, and it will handle the data entry for you. **Does the Printavo MCP work with my current customer records?** It connects directly to your existing database, allowing your agent to retrieve customer details or create new records as you talk to it. **How do I update order statuses with the Printavo MCP?** You just tell your agent to update a specific order's status, and it will sync that change with your Printavo account immediately. **Can the Printavo MCP see my payment history?** Yes, your agent can pull up the payment history for specific orders so you can quickly verify if a job has been paid for. **Can my AI automatically find the details for a specific order by providing its ID?** Yes! Use the `get_order_details` tool with the Order ID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata, including totals, line items, and current production status in seconds. **How do I find my Printavo API Key?** Log in to your Printavo account, navigate to **My Account**, and you will find or generate your unique secret API key there. **Can I create a new customer via the AI?** Yes, use the `create_customer` tool. Provide the customer name and other metadata, and the agent will add the record to your Printavo CRM immediately.