How to Use the VTEX Checkout MCP in LlamaIndex
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Connect VTEX Checkout MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect VTEX Checkout 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.
Searchable Coupon Logic
`add_coupon` applies a coupon to the cart, and its output becomes indexed. This means you can query past sessions asking, 'What was the optimal coupon for this specific item?' The result is grounded in actual API data from VTEX Checkout. Developers combine live checkout data with historical documents. LlamaIndex takes the results of `add_coupon` and stores them as searchable knowledge, preventing hallucination.
Indexed Order Flow Simulation
When you run a simulation using `simulate_order`, the resulting costs (shipping, tax) are indexed into your vector store. You can then query this index later to understand historical pricing models or compare multiple simulated outcomes. This capability turns temporary API results into permanent, queryable knowledge, letting users ask complex questions about checkout economics.
Retrievable Client Data
`get_client_profile` fetches user details, and LlamaIndex indexes these specific records. You can then run semantic searches across thousands of client profiles to find the exact record needed without complex filtering. This is perfect for building RAG applications where live VTEX Checkout data needs to be combined with policy documents or manuals.
Set up VTEX Checkout 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 VTEX Checkout 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 VTEX Checkout tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent VTEX Checkout data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by VTEX. 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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