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, Claude, or Gemini 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

# License

The PS MCP Server module was developed by PrestaShop, which holds all associated intellectual property rights. The license granted to the user does not entail any transfer of rights. The user shall refrain from any act that may infringe upon PrestaShop’s rights and undertakes to strictly comply with the limitations of the license set out below. PrestaShop grants the user a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the MCP Server module, worldwide and for the entire duration of use of the module. This license is strictly limited to installing the module and using it solely for the operation of the user’s PrestaShop store.

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

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