# Shopify MCP > Shopify MCP connects your AI agent directly to your e-commerce backend. You control all aspects of your online store—from managing product inventory and listing custom collections to retrieving detailed customer records and monitoring sales orders—all through natural conversation. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** storefront-management, product-catalog, order-processing, customer-records, multi-channel-commerce, inventory-tracking ## Description You can run your entire storefront operation from a chat interface. Instead of jumping between multiple tabs or writing complex API calls, you simply ask your AI client what you need. This MCP lets you interact with core Shopify data: check stock levels for specific items, list all managed products, and even find details on past customer purchases. Need to handle support requests? You can search through customer profiles directly and pull up full order histories for quick troubleshooting. Want a better overview of your catalog? You don't have to look at dozens of spreadsheets; you can ask the agent to list smart collections or retrieve general store metadata. The result is that your AI acts like having a dedicated operations manager sitting right next to you, giving you instant access to every piece of customer and product information. ## Tools ### create_customer Registers a new customer account in your Shopify system. ### get_customer_details Pulls all available information for a specific existing customer. ### get_order_details Retrieves comprehensive details about any single sales order, including line items and status. ### get_product_details Fetches all metadata for a specific product, like variants and stock levels. ### get_shop_info Gets general information about the entire store setup. ### list_custom_collections Lists product collections that you manually created in your storefront. ### list_customers Provides a list of all customers currently stored in your database. ### list_orders Retrieves a summary list of recent sales orders from the store. ### list_products Lists all products available in your catalog, allowing filtering by title or vendor. ### list_smart_collections Shows automated product collections that automatically update based on rules. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List the last 5 orders from my Shopify store. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your recent orders. Your last 5 include #1001 (Fulfilled), #1002 (Pending), and three others. Would you like to see the customer details for the pending order? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Search for a customer named 'John Doe' in Shopify. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching customers... I found one match for 'John Doe' (ID: 987654). He has made 3 orders and is a member of your 'VIP' group. Should I retrieve his full order history? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the details for product ID 123456. ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching product info... Product 123456 ('Organic Cotton T-Shirt') has 3 variants (Small, Medium, Large) with a total of 45 units in stock. Would you like to see the pricing for each variant? ``` ## Capabilities ### Get specific customer details You can pull up any client's profile and view their associated metadata. ### Track order status and history The agent retrieves full records for sales orders, letting you know if they were fulfilled or are still pending. ### Check product inventory levels You can retrieve product metadata, including stock counts and details about different variants. ### List all store customers The system pulls a list of your stored clients so you can search for specific names or IDs. ### View storefront organization You can access both manually created and automatically generated product collections. ## Use Cases ### Fulfilling a complex support inquiry A customer asks why their order is delayed. You use the MCP to first list recent store orders and then drill down using `get_order_details` on that specific ID. This gives you all the necessary proof points (shipping addresses, status updates) instantly for the customer. ### Preparing for a marketing campaign You need to feature top sellers in a new collection. You ask the agent to list smart collections and then use `list_products` to cross-reference products by vendor, ensuring you don't miss any key items. ### Onboarding a new client You need to check if an old customer exists in your system. You ask the agent to list customers and then use `get_customer_details` on their name, giving you a full history for the sales pitch. ### Auditing inventory after a sale A client reports missing stock counts. Instead of checking the physical warehouse, you ask the MCP to list products and then use `get_product_details` on the SKU in question to verify current digital metadata. ## Benefits - Stop jumping tabs. You can list recent store orders and check their details without ever leaving your chat interface, keeping support flow faster than before. - Never guess inventory again. Use the `get_product_details` tool to instantly verify stock counts or metadata for any product variant you need to mention. - Customer service gets a huge boost. You can use `list_customers` and then immediately pull up full details using `get_customer_details`, making personalized responses easy. - Catalog management is simple. You can list all managed products via `list_products` or get an overview of your storefront's organization by listing smart collections. - Operations stay on track. The ability to monitor sales orders and pull customer records means fulfillment coordination happens instantly, right where you work. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you manage complex e-commerce tasks using simple conversation prompts, keeping all your core store data in one place. 1. Subscribe to this MCP and provide your Shopify Shop Name along with the Admin API Access Token from your app settings. 2. Connect the MCP to your preferred AI client (Claude, Cursor, etc.). 3. Ask your agent a natural language question—for example, 'What's the stock count on T-shirts?' or 'List the last five orders.' The system processes the request and returns actionable data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I list products using the Shopify MCP?** Yes, you can. The `list_products` tool lets you pull a catalog of all your items and even filter that list by vendor or product title. **How do I check if a customer exists with the Shopify MCP?** You use the `list_customers` tool to see an overview of clients. Once you find a name, you can then run `get_customer_details` for their full profile. **Can I monitor orders using list_orders in Shopify MCP?** Absolutely. Running `list_orders` gives you a summary of your recent sales activity. From that list, you can get deeper insights by calling `get_order_details` on any specific order number. **Is the Shopify MCP only for active store owners?** No. Even if you just need to analyze historical data or manage collections, this MCP works. You can use tools like `list_smart_collections` to audit your storefront organization. **Which tool should I use for creating a new client?** Use the `create_customer` tool. This registers a brand-new customer into your system, making them visible in your records immediately.