How to Use the CS-Cart MCP in LlamaIndex
Index your CS-Cart marketplace data directly into LlamaIndex for semantic search.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect CS-Cart MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect CS-Cart to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Build a searchable CS-Cart knowledge base
Run `list_products` to turn your catalog into searchable vectors. You query your own store data using natural language. LlamaIndex stores these results for instant retrieval. You stop digging through admin panels.
Ground LlamaIndex answers in CS-Cart data
Call `get_product` to retrieve exact feature combinations for your RAG pipeline. The agent generates responses based on your live store facts. You eliminate guesswork. The agent answers questions about pricing and tax rules using current API data.
Track CS-Cart taxes with LlamaIndex
Use `list_taxes` to index your global tax rules and geographic rates. Your agent references these documents to calculate costs accurately. This keeps your compliance data current. You query the index to verify any rate.
Set up CS-Cart MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all CS-Cart MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to CS-Cart tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent CS-Cart data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by CS-Cart. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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