Shopify.dev MCP Server

Project Overview

The Shopify.dev MCP server is a server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically designed for interacting with the Shopify development platform. This project provides developers with a powerful set of tools to access and manipulate various Shopify APIs.

Core Features

Supported Tools

Tool Name	Description
search_dev_docs	Search the official shopify.dev documentation
introspect_admin_schema	Access and search the Shopify Admin GraphQL schema

Built-in Prompt Templates

Prompt Name	Description
shopify_admin_graphql	Helps write GraphQL operations for the Shopify Admin API

Installation and Usage

Quick Start

Use the npx command to quickly run the Shopify MCP server:

npx -y @shopify/dev-mcp@latest

Configuration

General Configuration

Add the following configuration to your MCP client. For more information, refer to the Cursor MCP documentation or the Claude Desktop MCP guide:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shopify-dev-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@shopify/dev-mcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Windows Configuration

On Windows systems, you may need to use the following alternative configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shopify-dev-mcp": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/k", "npx", "-y", "@shopify/dev-mcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Development Environment Setup

Install Dependencies

npm install

Development Workflow

1. Modify Source Files - Make changes to the project source code
2. Build Project - Run the following command to build:

   npm run build
   

3. Run Tests - Execute test cases:

   npm run test
   

4. Run Locally - Add an MCP server configuration and run the following command:

   node <absolute path to project>/dist/index.js
   

Technical Architecture

Core Technologies

• MCP SDK: The project is built on the Model Context Protocol SDK
• Node.js: Uses Node.js as the runtime environment
• TypeScript: Developed using TypeScript (assumed)
• GraphQL: Supports Shopify Admin GraphQL API operations

Communication Protocol

The server communicates with the Shopify development platform through the Model Context Protocol, providing a standardized interface for accessing various Shopify development resources.

Use Cases

Developer Tool Integration

• IDE Integration: Can be integrated into MCP-supported development environments, such as Cursor
• AI Assistant: Can be used with AI tools like Claude Desktop
• Documentation Lookup: Quickly search and access Shopify official documentation
• API Development: Assists in the development and debugging of GraphQL APIs

Typical Workflow

1. Documentation Search: Use the search_dev_docs tool to quickly find relevant development documentation
2. Schema Exploration: Use the introspect_admin_schema tool to understand available GraphQL fields and operations
3. Code Generation: Use the shopify_admin_graphql prompt template to generate compliant GraphQL queries
4. API Debugging: Quickly verify API calls during development

Project Features

Advantages

• Official Support: Officially maintained by Shopify, ensuring compatibility with the platform and timely updates
• Standard Protocol: Based on the MCP standard, with good interoperability
• Out-of-the-box: Can be used directly via npx, without complex installation procedures
• Developer-Friendly: Provides a complete development and testing toolchain

Target Audience

• Shopify app developers
• Theme developers
• Third-party developers using the Shopify API
• Developers who need to frequently query Shopify documentation

Related Resources

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Shopify/dev-mcp
• Shopify Developer Documentation: https://shopify.dev/
• MCP Protocol Documentation: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/
• Cursor MCP Documentation: https://docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol

Summary

The Shopify.dev MCP server is a powerful development tool that provides developers with a convenient way to access Shopify's development resources through a standardized protocol. Whether you are building Shopify apps, developing themes, or integrating third-party services, this tool can significantly improve your development efficiency.