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Connect BigCommerce to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire e-commerce operation through a single chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through BigCommerce.

  1. 01

    Get customer details

    Retrieves specific profile information for a single customer.

  2. 02

    List catalog brands

    Returns a list of all brands currently in your product catalog.

  3. 03

    List catalog categories

    Provides a list of the categories used to organize your products.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through BigCommerce.

  1. 04

    Get order details

    Fetches complete information for a specific order.

  2. 05

    Get product details

    Gets detailed metadata for a specific product.

  3. 06

    List customers

    Generates a list of all customers registered in your store.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through BigCommerce.

  1. 07

    List products

    Lists your products with the ability to filter by name or brand.

  2. 08

    List orders

    Shows a list of recent orders from your store.

  3. 09

    Get store info

    Retrieves your store's configuration and settings.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Order Audits

Check the status of recent shipments by asking your agent for the latest order updates.

02

Inventory Checks

Verify stock levels for specific brands or product names instantly.

03

Customer Support

Pull up detailed shopper profiles to resolve account or order inquiries.

04

Catalog Organization

Review and manage your product categories and brand structures.

Automate a task

Put BigCommerce to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

BigCommerce works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put BigCommerce to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1186ms average. Fast in production.

BigCommerce is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1186ms
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Fastest day
1186ms
Slowest day
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14-day trend
Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of BigCommerce, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with BigCommerce. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

BigCommerce Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0l0qOSLyrTagD2SBAk7TtELHE0Kt4Sel5gd0DiGn/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — BigCommerce capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bigcommerce-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0l0qOSLyrTagD2SBAk7TtELHE0Kt4Sel5gd0DiGn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up BigCommerce in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work BigCommerce owners hand off.

This MCP is built for e-commerce professionals who need to interact with store data without navigating deep admin menus.

  • 01

    Store Managers

    They use the agent to get quick product summaries and monitor order statuses.

  • 02

    Inventory Coordinators

    They hand off stock tracking and variant management to the AI.

  • 03

    Marketing Leads

    They query the agent to analyze customer purchase patterns and catalog growth.

FAQ

Questions BigCommerce owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my BigCommerce store to this MCP?

    You need to provide your Access Token, Store Hash, and Client ID from your BigCommerce dashboard under API Accounts. Vinkius manages these credentials for you once you provide them.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I filter products by brand using my agent?

    Yes, the list_products capability allows you to filter your product directory by name or brand through your AI client.

  • 04

    Does this MCP allow me to see order fulfillment status?

    Yes, you can use the order capabilities to monitor real-time transaction history and fulfillment status.

  • 05

    Is my store data secure?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages your credentials securely, allowing your agent to perform actions on your behalf without you needing to manage the connection manually.

  • 06

    How do I find my BigCommerce API credentials?

    Log in to your BigCommerce admin, navigate to Settings > API Accounts, and create a new V2/V3 API account to get your token, hash, and client ID.

  • 07

    Does it support both V2 and V3 APIs?

    Yes! The server automatically routes requests to the correct endpoint (V3 for products/customers, V2 for orders) to ensure high-fidelity data access.

  • 08

    Where do I find my Store Hash?

    Your store hash is the unique identifier in your BigCommerce API URL (e.g., 'xyz123' in api.bigcommerce.com/stores/xyz123/v3/).

Connect BigCommerce to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more