How to Use the Snipcart MCP in Vercel AI SDK
See your data flow live with AI SDK: Streaming Snipcart e-commerce results right in your frontend.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Snipcart MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Snipcart to Vercel AI SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
Gemini
Key Capabilities
Display Live Order Status Updates
When an order ships, you need to know instantly. Use `update_order_status` to change the status of a Snipcart order and stream that data immediately into your UI. Your users see the confirmation without waiting for a full page refresh. You can also call `get_order_details` to pull all specific details about an item or transaction, keeping your client always up-to-date with real-time changes.
Manage Customer Records in Real Time
Keep track of who's buying what. The `list_customers` tool lets you pull a list of every registered customer in Snipcart. This data streams right into your agent, so you can display it as soon as the user asks for it. You don't just get names; you use `get_customer_details` to fetch specific profiles, letting your component render richer information immediately.
Check Product and Discount Inventory
Before a checkout page loads, you need to know what you're selling. You can call `list_products` to get all items configured in Snipcart. This data feeds your component instantly, letting users see accurate stock levels. Furthermore, use `list_discounts` to check which promotions are active. Your agent client handles this result and displays the usable discount codes right on the page.
Set up Snipcart MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and use tools
Call
mcpClient.tools()to auto-discover all Snipcart tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— no manual schema definitions needed. - 4
Works with any model provider
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "List recent Snipcart transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Snipcart. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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