• STRUCTURE
  • ATTRIBUTES
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to explore PIM taxonomy with your AI

Connect Akeneo PIM to your AI client to navigate your product structure through conversation. You can query your entire catalog hierarchy without clicking through the Akeneo UI.

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Short answer

Can I use AI to map out my Akeneo product structure?

Yes. Your AI uses specific tools to pull lists of families, categories, and attributes directly from Akeneo. This lets you audit your product organization and attribute groups using natural language.

The outcomes

What you get from your queries

Every command pulls real-time data from your Akeneo instance.

STRUCTURE

Visualizing hierarchies

The AI pulls your full list of product families and categories. You get a clear view of how your catalog is organized.

ATTRIBUTES

Auditing attribute groups

You can check which attributes belong to specific families or categories. This helps you spot missing or redundant data points.

DETAILS

Deep diving into data

The AI fetches specific details for any category or attribute you point to. It provides the granular info you need for catalog management.

HUMAN

Manual updates

The AI only reads your taxonomy. You still need to log into Akeneo to create new attributes or move categories around.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask

The AI translates your questions into specific Akeneo data requests.

  1. Identify the hierarchy

    The AI scans your Akeneo setup to find all existing product families and categories.

    list_familieslist_categories

  2. Inspect specific groups

    Once you find a category, the AI pulls its specific configuration and properties.

    get_category_details

  3. Check attribute sets

    The AI lists all available attributes to see how they are grouped.

    list_attributes

  4. Verify attribute properties

    You can look up the exact settings or requirements for a single attribute.

    get_attribute_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin exploring your Akeneo data.

Starting points

These are basic questions. Swap out the generic terms for your actual product names or category names.

Akeneo PIM Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_46upSNhZH67drDsGyXL4tRxuLBPPsU81t6HOhJlY/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 — Akeneo PIM capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "akeneo-pim-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_46upSNhZH67drDsGyXL4tRxuLBPPsU81t6HOhJlY/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the product families in my Akeneo PIM.

  • What categories are under the 'Electronics' family?

  • Show me all the attributes available for the 'Apparel' category.

  • Give me the details for the 'color' attribute.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Akeneo PIM once, then ask.

Follow the link to link your Akeneo account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your catalog in your preferred AI client.

Connect Akeneo PIM to your AI

FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI change my product data?

    No. This MCP only has tools to read and list your taxonomy and attributes. It cannot edit, delete, or create any data in Akeneo.

  • 02

    Can I use this to update attribute values?

    No. The current tools are strictly for exploring and retrieving your existing product structure.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my entire product catalog?

    The AI can see the families, categories, and attributes you ask it to list, but it does not automatically ingest every single product record unless you ask for them.

  • 04

    How often does the AI see updates in Akeneo?

    The AI pulls live data through the tools every time you ask a question, so it sees your most recent changes.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • More questions about Akeneo PIM? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Akeneo PIM Connector can do

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