MCP for PrestaShop

# Introduction

PrestaShop MCP Server is a powerful module that bridges the gap between AI assistants and your PrestaShop store, enabling you to manage your e-commerce operations through natural language conversations.

# What is PrestaShop MCP Server?

PrestaShop MCP Server uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard to connect AI applications like ChatGPT to your PrestaShop store. It acts as a secure bridge that allows you to perform store operations using simple conversational commands.

Think of MCP as a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect devices, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI applications to external systems like your PrestaShop store.

# Features

PrestaShop MCP Server includes PrestaShop MCP Tools which enables you to:

Manage Products

  • Retrieve product lists with pagination
  • Search for specific products by name or ID
  • View product details including images
  • Update product descriptions in multiple languages

Handle Orders

  • Retrieve order lists with pagination
  • Search for specific order by ID
  • Retrieve order information by ID
  • Analyze order data through natural language queries

Manage Customers

  • Access customer information
  • Perform customer-related operations

Multi-language Support

  • Get available store languages
  • Work with content in different languages

Extensibility

  • Module developers can create custom tools to expose additional functionality
  • Third-party modules can add their own MCP tools to extend capabilities

# Key Advantages of Using PrestaShop MCP Server

# 1. Natural Language Interface

Manage your store through conversational commands instead of navigating complex admin panels. Simply ask your AI assistant what you need, and it handles the technical details.

# 2. Increased Productivity

  • Faster Operations: Execute multiple tasks through simple conversations
  • Batch Processing: Handle repetitive tasks more efficiently
  • Quick Data Access: Retrieve information without manual searches

# 3. AI-Powered Insights

Leverage the analytical capabilities of AI assistants to:

  • Identify trends in your product catalog
  • Analyze order patterns
  • Get actionable recommendations based on your store data

# 4. Secure and Standardized

  • Built on the open-source MCP standard
  • OAuth authentication ensures secure access
  • Permission-based access control through member management

# 5. Extensible Architecture

  • Default Tools: Pre-built actions for common PrestaShop operations
  • Custom Tools: Module developers can create specialized tools for their modules
  • Growing Ecosystem: New tools are continuously added to expand capabilities

# 6. Multi-AI Support

Connect to various AI applications that support the MCP protocol, giving you flexibility in choosing your preferred AI assistant.

# 7. Easy Integration

Setup takes just a few minutes:

  • Install the module in your PrestaShop store
  • Create a connector in your AI application
  • Start managing your store through conversations

# Use Cases

Content Management

  • Update product descriptions across multiple languages
  • Generate and refine product content with AI assistance

Inventory Management

  • Quickly check stock levels
  • Identify products that need attention

Data Analysis

  • Ask questions about your store data
  • Get insights without running complex queries

Store Operations

  • Perform routine tasks more efficiently
  • Automate repetitive operations through conversational commands

Learn more about the MCP standard at modelcontextprotocol.io (opens new window)