• CART
  • ORDERS
  • STATUS
  • HUMAN

How to check order and cart status with your AI

Connect Elastic Path to your AI client to access live commerce data. Once connected, your agent can read order details and current cart contents instantly.

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Short answer

How can I see my orders and cart using AI?

Your AI uses the Elastic Path MCP to pull live data from the Cortex API. It can fetch specific purchase details or list everything currently in your default shopping cart. You'll see the specific data points below.

Where the data lands

What your AI handles

The AI manages the data retrieval so you don't have to log into the Elastic Path dashboard manually.

CART

Live cart contents

The AI pulls your current basket items. You'll get a clear list of what's ready for checkout.

ORDERS

Purchase lookups

Your agent finds specific transaction records. You'll get the details for any past order.

STATUS

Real-time updates

Because the AI pulls from the Cortex API, you see the most recent state of your commerce data.

HUMAN

Manual changes

The AI can read your data, but you still need to manually edit your cart or cancel orders in the Elastic Path storefront.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Elastic Path Cortex API.

  1. Identify the request

    Your agent determines if you are asking about a past purchase or your current shopping session.

    get_purchaseget_default_cart

  2. Fetch cart data

    If you want to see what you're buying, the AI pulls the current items from your basket.

    get_default_cart

  3. Retrieve orders

    For questions about previous transactions, the AI pulls the specific purchase record.

    get_purchase

  4. Report findings

    The AI translates the raw API data into a plain text summary for you to read.

    get_purchaseget_default_cart

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Elastic Path tools.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info with your actual order numbers or specific item names.

Elastic Path Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqkH73YKKwothRflCrERYMPr9uQFROjtKa8g2AyG/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 — Elastic Path capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elastic-path-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqkH73YKKwothRflCrERYMPr9uQFROjtKa8g2AyG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is currently in my shopping cart?

  • Can you show me the details for purchase order 98765?

  • Check my default cart and tell me the total price.

  • Find my last purchase and tell me what I bought.

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Start here

Connect Elastic Path once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to the Cortex API. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

Connect Elastic Path to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI add items to my cart?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to read cart and purchase data.

  • 02

    Can the AI cancel an order for me?

    No. The AI can only retrieve order details; you must manage order status through the Elastic Path storefront.

  • 03

    How recent is the data?

    The data is real-time because the AI pulls directly from the Cortex API when you ask.

  • 04

    Do I need to provide my API keys every time?

    No. You connect the MCP once, and Vinkius manages the connection for your AI client.

  • 05

    Can the AI see all customers' orders?

    No. The AI can only access the data permitted by your specific connection and credentials.

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