How to Use the BigCommerce MCP in Claude

Pull live store data directly into Claude Desktop to manage orders and inventory without leaving your chat.

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Connect BigCommerce MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect BigCommerce to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup BigCommerce with Claude Desktop

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Manage BigCommerce orders in Claude Desktop

Stop digging through your dashboard to find customer details. Your agent uses `get_order` and `get_order_products` to pull specific order manifests and line items into your current conversation. This MCP Server lets you verify order status or troubleshoot fulfillment issues instantly. You see the raw data exactly as it exists in your store.

Catalog oversight in Claude Desktop

Query your entire product database using `list_products` or zoom in on a specific item with `get_product`. You get immediate access to stock levels and descriptions without a browser. Claude Desktop displays your hierarchy through `list_categories` and `list_brands`. It makes finding the right SKU for a customer request take seconds instead of minutes.

Customer insights in Claude Desktop

Run `list_customers` to pull paginated lists of your registered shoppers. You can cross-reference active `list_coupons` to see what promotions are currently driving traffic. Your AI client handles the heavy lifting of parsing these lists. It turns complex API responses into readable summaries for your daily operations.

Setup guide

Set up BigCommerce 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 BigCommerce 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 BigCommerce 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 bigcommerce-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about BigCommerce MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application folder. Add the server details to your mcpServers block and restart the app to see the tools appear.

Yes, you can use the available tools to pull order data and calculate totals. It processes the information you request in real-time.

Your information remains secure through encrypted transport layers. The server only handles the specific order and customer records you permit it to access.

It runs on all versions of the app including Pro and Team. You just need to configure your endpoint token to enable the connection.

The server only reads the registration fields provided by your store's API. We enforce strict access controls so your private customer emails and addresses aren't exposed to third parties.

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