Overview
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI applications to securely connect to external data sources and tools. MCP for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that connects your WooCommerce store to AI assistants like Claude via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Key Features
WooCommerce's MCP integration provides AI assistants with structured access to core store operations:
- Product Management: Full CRUD operations for products, categories, and attributes
- Order Management: View and manage orders, order status, and fulfillment
- Customer Management: Access customer data and purchase history
- Shipping Configuration: Manage shipping methods and zones
- Tax Settings: Configure tax rates and classes
- Discount Management: Create and manage coupons and discounts
- Store Configuration: Access and modify store settings
Security Features
MCP for WooCommerce is designed with security as a priority:
- Read-Only Mode: Operates in read-only mode by default
- Public Data Only: Only provides access to public store data
- Permission System: Respects WooCommerce's existing permission system
- REST API Authentication: Authenticated using WooCommerce REST API keys
- No Private Data: No customer information, sales data, or private details accessible
Accessible Data
- Product information and catalog
- Categories and tags
- Shipping methods
- Payment gateways
- Public store configuration
Setup Process
To connect Claude Code to your WooCommerce MCP server:
- Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Advanced → REST API
- Create a new API key with "Read/Write" permissions
- Configure MCP with your API key
- Connect through Claude Code or other MCP-compatible clients
Technical Implementation
The configuration typically uses:
- Package: @automattic/mcp-wordpress-remote
- Protocol: JSON-RPC 2.0
- Transport: STDIO and HTTP streamable transport
- Authentication: Optional JWT authentication
- API: WooCommerce REST API
Available Implementations
Multiple MCP server implementations available:
Official WooCommerce MCP Integration
From Automattic (WooCommerce parent company):
- Full feature set
- Regular updates
- Enterprise support
WordPress.org plugin repository:
- Free and open-source
- Community-maintained
- Easy installation through WordPress admin
Third-Party Servers
GitHub implementations:
- techspawn/woocommerce-mcp-server
- iOSDevSK/mcp-for-woocommerce
- Custom configurations and extensions
Hosted Solutions
Pipedream's WooCommerce MCP server:
- Cloud-hosted
- No local installation required
- Quick setup
Use Cases
- Automated order fulfillment workflows
- Product catalog management
- Inventory synchronization across platforms
- Customer data extraction for CRM integration
- Targeted marketing campaigns
- Store analytics and reporting
- Multi-channel e-commerce management
Compatible Clients
- Claude Desktop and Claude Code
- Cursor IDE
- VS Code extensions
- Custom MCP clients
- Any MCP-compatible AI assistant
Benefits
- Natural language store management
- Automated e-commerce operations
- Secure API access
- WordPress ecosystem integration
- Extensive WooCommerce compatibility
- Community support
Pricing
Free and open-source. WooCommerce and WordPress hosting costs may apply.
