CustomCat MCP by usefulapi
RemoteAbout CustomCat MCP by usefulapi
CustomCat MCP by usefulapi connects MCP clients to CustomCat for catalog, product, design and order tasks. It supports both read operations and order creation or cancellation.
Key features
- 01Browse product catalog
- 02View products and designs
- 03Check stock and shipping costs
- 04Review shipping methods and order status
- 05Create and cancel orders
Use cases
- 01Compare blank products and catalog SKUs
- 02Check shipping costs before ordering
- 03Place or cancel a CustomCat order
MCP support
Exposes CustomCat catalog, product, shipping and order tools through an MCP server. Clients connect to its remote endpoint and authenticate with CustomCat credentials.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-customcat https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-customcat":{"type":"http","url":"https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-customcat":{"type":"http","url":"https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-customcat":{"type":"http","url":"https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-customcat":{"serverUrl":"https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMECustomCat MCP by usefulapi
Browse the CustomCat catalog, your products and designs; check shipping; create and cancel orders.
Live endpoint: https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/customcat
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http customcat https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"customcat": {
"url": "https://customcat.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your CustomCat credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/customcat/
On first connect you'll paste your CustomCat API key (the CustomCat app → Settings).
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
customcat_list_products | read | List your products |
customcat_get_product | read | Get one of your products |
customcat_list_designs | read | List your designs |
customcat_list_catalog_categories | read | List catalog categories |
customcat_list_catalog | read | List the blank-product catalog |
customcat_get_catalog_product | read | Get a catalog product |
customcat_get_catalog_sku | read | Get a catalog SKU (stock check) |
customcat_list_shipping_methods | read | List shipping methods |
customcat_get_shipping_cost | read | Get the shipping cost for items |
customcat_get_order_status | read | Get order status |
customcat_create_order | write | Place an order |
customcat_cancel_order | write | Cancel an order |
customcat_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
customcat_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
customcat_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
customcat_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with customcat_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with customcat_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running customcat_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by CustomCat.
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