• SYNC
  • CHECK
  • AUDIT
  • HUMAN

How to update SKU stock levels with your AI

Connect your agent to VTEX once. After that, you can manage inventory levels through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I change SKU stock levels using my AI?

Your agent uses the VTEX Catalog tools to look up specific items and push new inventory counts directly to your store. You get real-time updates without logging into the VTEX admin dashboard.

Inventory outcomes

What you can do with your agent.

The AI handles the data entry and lookups for you.

SYNC

Real-time updates

The agent pushes new stock numbers to VTEX immediately. Your storefront reflects these changes without manual input.

CHECK

Instant stock lookups

Ask for the current count of any SKU. Your agent pulls the latest data from your catalog.

AUDIT

Inventory verification

Compare your physical counts against what the AI sees in VTEX. This helps catch discrepancies quickly.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You decide when a stock level needs changing. The AI only executes the updates you explicitly authorize.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a stock update.

The agent follows a specific sequence to ensure the right SKU is modified.

  1. Identify the item

    The agent finds the specific product details you're asking about to ensure it has the right ID.

    get_sku

  2. Verify current status

    It checks the existing inventory to confirm the current count before making any changes.

    get_sku

  3. Apply new quantity

    The agent sends the new stock number to your VTEX catalog to update the availability.

    manage_stock

  4. Confirm completion

    The agent tells you the update was successful so you know the catalog is current.

    get_sku

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger inventory actions.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed info for your actual SKU IDs or product names.

VTEX Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dn6uRbcp7EhBb5ZC2Q019Ev0raY8Wvus89OVghq2/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 — VTEX capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vtex-catalog-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dn6uRbcp7EhBb5ZC2Q019Ev0raY8Wvus89OVghq2/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current stock level for SKU 12345?

  • Update the stock for SKU 98765 to 50 units.

  • Check the inventory for the Blue Cotton T-shirt SKU.

  • Set the stock level for SKU 55443 to 0.

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Start here

Connect VTEX Catalog once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start managing stock immediately.

Connect VTEX Catalog to your AI

FAQ

Common questions about stock updates

  • 01

    Can the AI create new SKUs in my catalog?

    No. The AI can only manage stock for existing SKUs.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my product prices?

    No. This connector is limited to stock management and SKU lookups.

  • 03

    Will the AI update stock without my permission?

    No. The AI only performs the actions you specifically request in chat.

  • 04

    Can I use this to delete products?

    No. There are no tools available to delete SKUs or products.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which SKU to update?

    You provide the SKU ID or name in your prompt, and the agent uses it to find the correct item.

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

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