How to Use the Commerce Layer MCP in Claude Code

Commerce Layer meets the terminal. Claude Code runs your store operations via CLI with this MCP Server.

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Run `list_skus` and `list_prices` directly from your terminal session. It pipes the output into your shell scripts for quick analysis. This is for devs who need to verify store data without a browser. You get the raw facts delivered to your command line.

Script your Commerce Layer tasks in Claude Code

Use `list_orders` as part of your cleanup or reporting scripts. Claude Code processes the results and formats them for your log files. It turns manual store checks into repeatable operations. You can chain these calls inside your existing CI/CD pipeline.

Manage store addresses with Claude Code

Call `list_addresses` to verify your organization's setup across markets. The agent retrieves this info and displays it in your terminal output. You save time by not logging into the admin portal. Everything stays within your CLI workspace.

Setup guide

Set up Commerce Layer 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 commerce-layer-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http commerce-layer-alternative-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 Commerce Layer 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": {
    "commerce-layer-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Commerce Layer MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server by its URL. Once configured, you can call these tools from any terminal session.

You can use the available tools to query data for your scripts. While it isn't for bulk editing, it helps you verify data before you run your own update processes.

It does. Because it's a CLI tool, you can trigger these operations in your automated pipelines to check store status.

The server uses your provided credentials to authenticate. All communication is handled through the standard protocol in your local shell.

Your store records are processed locally in your terminal session. No data is stored outside of your environment during these operations.

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