How to Use the Commerce Layer MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Commerce Layer to Claude Desktop using MCP?

You add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools ready to use via the hammer icon in your chat window.

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Check live store inventory inside Claude Desktop

The `list_skus` tool lets your Claude Desktop agent pull product records straight into your chat window without opening the Commerce Layer admin panel. You don't have to leave Claude Desktop to verify if a specific SKU is active in your catalog. Once you identify the item, the `list_prices` tool retrieves regional pricing data directly inside the Claude Desktop interface. This stops you from manually searching the Commerce Layer dashboard for localized pricing updates.

Build draft orders using this custom MCP Server

The `create_order` tool builds draft sales orders directly from your conversational inputs in Claude Desktop. Your agent maps your natural language descriptions to valid Commerce Layer product IDs automatically. The agent then invokes `list_payment_methods` to verify checkout options for that specific Claude Desktop session. This runs locally via stdio, ensuring your Commerce Layer customer transactions remain secure.

Track shipments and active promos in Claude Desktop

The `list_shipments` tool retrieves real-time delivery statuses for any Commerce Layer order you ask about in Claude Desktop. You paste the order ID into the chat, and Claude Desktop displays the carrier tracking info immediately. The agent cross-references those details with `list_promotions` to verify which active Commerce Layer discount codes applied to the delivery. This speeds up customer support tasks directly within your Claude Desktop interface.

Setup guide

Set up Commerce Layer 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 Commerce Layer 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 Commerce Layer 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 commerce-layer-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Commerce Layer MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools ready to use via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can connect this MCP Server to claude.ai by adding it as a custom connector in your browser settings. You just paste the remote server URL and authenticate to access your store data.

Your agent catches the error directly from the API response and explains what went wrong in plain English. If a tool fails due to an expired token, Claude Desktop prompts you to update your credentials.

No, Vinkius hosts the server, so you don't have to manage any local processes.

The server processes your customer addresses, order histories, and SKU prices through an ephemeral sandbox. Vinkius never stores your Commerce Layer API keys or customer records on its own disks.

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