How to Use the BigCommerce MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the BigCommerce MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http bigcommerce in your terminal. This registers the MCP connector, allowing your command-line agent to query your store.

Manage BigCommerce orders, catalogs, and customer databases directly from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Headless BigCommerce Catalog Audits

`list_products` streams your catalog items directly into your terminal, allowing Claude Code to pipe inventory data to local shell scripts. Your agent scans thousands of products, filtering by category or stock status without a browser. You can run a single command to find all products missing images, and your terminal agent will compile the list and save it as a CSV. It brings command-line speed to store management.

Terminal-Driven Order Queries

`get_order` pulls full transactional payloads into your shell, letting Claude Code inspect individual purchases instantly. Your agent parses complex JSON metadata, extracts shipping details, and verifies payment statuses right from the prompt. Instead of logging into a web admin, you can query customer orders with a quick terminal command. It makes debugging webhook failures or tracking shipping delays incredibly fast for backend developers.

Automated Coupon Audits via MCP

`list_coupons` lists every configured discount code, giving Claude Code the raw data to run automated promotion audits via cron. This MCP Server exposes the active discounts so your command-line agent can flag expired promotions. You can script nightly checks to ensure no unauthorized coupons remain active on your storefront. The agent pulls the list, checks the expiration dates, and alerts your team if it finds an issue.

Setup guide

Set up BigCommerce MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see bigcommerce-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest BigCommerce transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available BigCommerce tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bigcommerce-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the BigCommerce MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bigcommerce-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BigCommerce MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http bigcommerce ` in your terminal. This registers the MCP connector, allowing your command-line agent to query your store.

Yes, your agent uses the order tools to fetch transaction payloads, which you can then pipe into grep, jq, or local bash scripts for custom reporting.

The agent uses paginated customer tools to pull records, letting you query specific buyers without overloading your terminal buffer.

Yes, running the store info tool pulls your store's configuration, currency settings, and physical address details directly into your terminal session.

Vinkius manages this MCP Server connection in a zero-trust environment, passing only the sanitized product, customer, and order data back to your local terminal session.

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