How to Use the Akeneo PIM MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Akeneo PIM to Claude Desktop?

You open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon appears in your chat, showing the 10 catalog tools are ready to use.

Q: How do I filter products by channel or locale?

Your agent uses listchannels and listlocales to find the exact codes configured in your catalog. It then passes these parameters to listproducts to narrow down the catalog search.

Update your catalog and modify product attributes directly from your Claude Desktop chat.

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Browse and inspect product attributes in Claude Desktop

Stop bouncing between your browser tabs when you need to audit your catalog structure. This MCP Server lets your agent pull active attributes using `list_attributes` and inspect their metadata with `get_attribute_details` right inside the Claude Desktop chat window. You get immediate access to your PIM configuration. Your agent reads the exact field types and validation rules, meaning you draft catalog updates without guessing if a field accepts text or numbers.

Direct product catalog updates via Claude Desktop

Making bulk changes to your inventory doesn't require manual CSV imports anymore when using this MCP server. Ask your agent to modify specific fields, and it runs `update_product` to write those changes directly to your Akeneo PIM instance. Claude Desktop handles the verification step before executing. It grabs the current product state with `get_product_details` to confirm the SKU exists, then applies the exact edits you requested.

Map categories and channels in your Claude chat

Organizing a complex catalog requires a clear view of your taxonomy. This integration exposes `list_categories` and `get_category_details` so your agent maps products to the correct catalog nodes without messing up your hierarchy. You also query `list_channels` to check which storefronts are active. This ensures your product updates target the correct web or mobile channels without leaving the Claude Desktop app.

Setup guide

Set up Akeneo PIM MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Akeneo PIM MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Akeneo PIM MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under akeneo-pim-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "akeneo-pim-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Akeneo PIM MCP in Claude Desktop

You open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon appears in your chat, showing the 10 catalog tools are ready to use.

Yes, you ask your agent to process a list of changes. It loops through the items, using `list_products` to locate the correct records and running `update_product` for each SKU sequentially.

If your Akeneo PIM instance runs on localhost, the desktop app connects to the MCP Server via stdio transport. This local setup lets your agent query your development database without exposing your catalog to the public internet.

Your agent uses `list_channels` and `list_locales` to find the exact codes configured in your catalog. It then passes these parameters to `list_products` to narrow down the catalog search.

Your product attributes, category trees, and channel details stay secure because Vinkius runs the server in an isolated V8 sandbox. No catalog data is stored on external servers, and credentials remain encrypted at rest.

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