About Swell MCP by usefulapi
Swell MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for Swell store operators. It provides read and write tools for products, orders, customers, carts, and subscriptions, with access authenticated using store credentials.
Key features
- 01Browse products and categories
- 02Inspect orders and customers
- 03Review carts and subscriptions
- 04Query collections in read-only mode
- 05Create or update products and orders
Use cases
- 01Check order and customer records
- 02Review store subscriptions and invoices
- 03Add a product or update an order
MCP support
Exposes Swell store data and operations as tools to MCP clients. The hosted server uses OAuth sign-in and the user's Swell store ID and secret key.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-swell https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-swell":{"type":"http","url":"https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-swell":{"type":"http","url":"https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-swell":{"type":"http","url":"https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-swell":{"serverUrl":"https://swell.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
16| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | integer | No | Page number for pagination (default 1). |
| sort | string | No | Sort expression, e.g. "date_created desc" or "name asc". |
| limit | integer | No | Max records to return (1–1000, Swell default 15). |
| where | string | No | MongoDB-style filter as a JSON object string, e.g. {"active":true,"price":{"$gte":10}}. |
| expand | string | No | Comma-separated related fields to expand, e.g. "variants,categories". |
| fields | string | No | Comma-separated fields to return, e.g. "name,price,active". |
| search | string | No | Free-text search across the model's searchable fields. |
Details
From the project READMESwell MCP by usefulapi
Manage your Swell headless-commerce store — products, orders, customers, and subscriptions — from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Hosted, no local install — connect with your Swell store ID + secret key.
Live endpoint: https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/swell
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://swell.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http swell https://swell.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": {
"swell": {
"url": "https://swell.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 Swell credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/swell/
On first connect you'll paste your Swell store ID and secret key. It's validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
swell_list_products | read | List products |
swell_get_product | read | Get a product |
swell_list_categories | read | List categories |
swell_list_orders | read | List orders |
swell_get_order | read | Get an order |
swell_list_customers | read | List customers |
swell_get_customer | read | Get a customer |
swell_list_carts | read | List carts |
swell_list_subscriptions | read | List subscriptions |
swell_get_subscription | read | Get a subscription |
swell_list_invoices | read | List invoices |
swell_list_coupons | read | List coupons |
swell_query | read | Query any collection (read-only) |
swell_create_product | write | Create a product |
swell_update_product | write | Update a product |
swell_update_order | write | Update an order |
swell_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
swell_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
swell_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
swell_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 | $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 swell_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with swell_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running swell_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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