How do I find my Commerce Layer credentials?

Log in to your dashboard, navigate to **Settings** > **Applications**, and create a new **Integration** to get your Client ID and Secret. Your Slug is the first part of your dashboard URL.

Is the API JSON API-compliant?

Yes! This MCP server strictly follows the JSON API specification, ensuring high-fidelity data structures and headers for all requests.

Can I create new orders via AI?

Absolutely. Use the `create_order` tool with a customer email to generate a new draft order (cart) programmatically.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Commerce Layer MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Create Order, Get Order, List Addresses, and more

Name: Commerce Layer
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Commerce Layer as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The Commerce Layer app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Ecommerce category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add commerce-layer-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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About Commerce Layer MCP Server

Connect your Commerce Layer account to any AI agent and take full control of your global e-commerce operations and transactional workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Commerce Layer as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Commerce Layer data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Inventory & SKU Orchestration — List and manage sellable SKUs programmatically across multiple price lists and markets to maintain a high-fidelity catalog
Order Lifecycle Management — Create draft carts and monitor the entire order journey from placement to fulfillment and payment status in real-time
Shopper Relationship Intelligence — Access complete customer profiles, shipping addresses, and payment methods to provide perfectly coordinated checkout experiences
Global Market Visibility — Monitor multi-market configurations, currencies, and regional settings directly through your agent for instant operational reporting
Logistics & Promotion Control — Track active shipments and manage promotional rules or discounts programmatically to streamline your sales operations

The Commerce Layer MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 Commerce Layer tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Commerce Layer through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning headless-commerce, sku-management, order-lifecycle, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_order

Create a new draft order

get_order

Get order details

list_addresses

List organization addresses

list_customers

List registered customers

list_markets

List available markets

list_orders

List all sales orders

list_payment_methods

List payment methods

list_prices

List SKU prices

list_promotions

List active promotions

list_shipments

List order shipments

list_skus

List all products (SKUs)

list_webhooks

List active webhooks

Connect Commerce Layer to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Commerce Layer into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Commerce Layer

Ask Claude: "Using Commerce Layer, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Commerce Layer MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Commerce Layer through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Commerce Layer tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Commerce Layer + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Commerce Layer MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Commerce Layer tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Commerce Layer nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Commerce Layer outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Commerce Layer status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Commerce Layer in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Commerce Layer immediately.

"List all sellable SKUs in my organization."

"Show the details and status for order ID 'ord_123'."

"Create a new draft order for 'jane@example.com'."

Troubleshooting Commerce Layer MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Commerce Layer to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Commerce Layer + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Commerce Layer MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.