How do I connect my OpenCart store?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Store URL, API Username, and API Key. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

Can I update order statuses through the chat?

Yes, you can push status transitions like Shipped, Processing, or Cancelled using the order history capabilities.

Does this replace my OpenCart admin panel?

It acts as a conversational alternative for common tasks, allowing you to avoid the admin panel for many routine operations.

Can I see my customer's address through the AI?

Yes, the get_customer capability provides full profile details, including registered addresses.

Can my AI agent update order statuses. like marking an order as shipped?

Yes. The add_order_history capability pushes a new status entry to any order. Provide the order ID, the OpenCart status ID (e.g., 3 for Shipped), and an optional comment. The status change appears immediately in the admin panel and triggers any configured email notifications.

Does it work with any OpenCart version?

This integration uses the native OpenCart REST API available in OpenCart 2.x and later. If your store is running OpenCart 1.x, the API endpoints won't be available. For OpenCart 3.x and 4.x, the API user setup is the same. just ensure the API user is enabled in System > Users > API.

What about IP restrictions. will the API reject requests?

OpenCart's API enforces an IP whitelist by default. When creating your API user, add the IP address of your server to the 'IP Addresses' tab. If you're running through a cloud proxy, add that proxy's IP. Without this step, all API requests will be rejected with a permission error.

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Connect OpenCart 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 store through a chat interface.

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

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.

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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through OpenCart.

01
Get order
Retrieves specific OpenCart order details using a unique ID.
02
Get product
Fetches complete product information including pricing and stock levels via its ID.
03
List orders
Pull a list of OpenCart orders directly from the native API.
04
Get cart
Inspects the current API session cart contents to verify product mapping.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through OpenCart.

05
Get order history
Checks the status history for a specific order to verify fulfillment or tracking.
06
List categories
Retrieves the product category hierarchy and navigation structure.
07
List customers
Provides a list of all registered customers in your store.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through OpenCart.

08
Add order history
Updates order statuses, such as marking a shipment as complete or canceled.
09
Get customer
Fetches full profile details for a specific customer by ID.
10
List products
Lists active products along with their prices, stock status, and SEO tags.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Order Updates

Tell your agent to mark an order as shipped once the package leaves the warehouse.

Customer Inquiry Resolution

Ask for a customer's full history to resolve shipping or billing questions immediately.

Inventory Audits

Request a list of products to check current stock levels and pricing.

Sales Monitoring

Ask for a summary of recent orders and totals to track daily performance.

Automate a task

Put OpenCart 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

OpenCart 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 OpenCart 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

962ms average. Fast in production.

OpenCart is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1169ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 702ms
Slowest day: 1169ms
14-day trend: Slowing+18%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 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 OpenCart, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

OpenCart Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfktxooGIXXTjzAJxrwWn0FzNp6L9OZazw5HST2Y/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenCart capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opencart-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfktxooGIXXTjzAJxrwWn0FzNp6L9OZazw5HST2Y/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 OpenCart in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenCart owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing an OpenCart storefront who wants to bypass the traditional admin dashboard.

01
Store Owners
Monitor daily revenue and order counts without logging into the backend.
02
Support Teams
Look up customer details and order statuses instantly during live chats.
03
Fulfillment Operators
Update order statuses and add tracking info using conversational commands.

FAQ

Questions OpenCart owners ask.

01
How do I connect my OpenCart store?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Store URL, API Username, and API Key. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.
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 update order statuses through the chat?
Yes, you can push status transitions like Shipped, Processing, or Cancelled using the order history capabilities.
04
Does this replace my OpenCart admin panel?
It acts as a conversational alternative for common tasks, allowing you to avoid the admin panel for many routine operations.
05
Can I see my customer's address through the AI?
Yes, the get_customer capability provides full profile details, including registered addresses.
06
Can my AI agent update order statuses. like marking an order as shipped?
Yes. The add_order_history capability pushes a new status entry to any order. Provide the order ID, the OpenCart status ID (e.g., 3 for Shipped), and an optional comment. The status change appears immediately in the admin panel and triggers any configured email notifications.
07
Does it work with any OpenCart version?
This integration uses the native OpenCart REST API available in OpenCart 2.x and later. If your store is running OpenCart 1.x, the API endpoints won't be available. For OpenCart 3.x and 4.x, the API user setup is the same. just ensure the API user is enabled in System > Users > API.
08
What about IP restrictions. will the API reject requests?
OpenCart's API enforces an IP whitelist by default. When creating your API user, add the IP address of your server to the 'IP Addresses' tab. If you're running through a cloud proxy, add that proxy's IP. Without this step, all API requests will be rejected with a permission error.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get order

Get product

List orders

Get cart

05-07

Get order history

List categories

List customers

08-10

Add order history

Get customer

List products

What teams actually run

Rapid Order Updates

Customer Inquiry Resolution

Inventory Audits

Sales Monitoring

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

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Store Owners

Support Teams

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How do I connect my OpenCart store?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I update order statuses through the chat?

Does this replace my OpenCart admin panel?

Can I see my customer's address through the AI?

Can my AI agent update order statuses. like marking an order as shipped?

Does it work with any OpenCart version?

What about IP restrictions. will the API reject requests?

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