Instacart

Name: Instacart
Author: markswendsen-code

by markswendsen-codeversion 0.2.2i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.markswendsen-code/instacart

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Instacart - let AI agents manage grocery shopping and place orders autonomously

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Our basic checksi1 of 1 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiVery new↓ 83/wk · ★ –

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Online shops & payments
You need to fill in: INSTACART_EMAIL, INSTACART_PASSWORD

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: INSTACART_EMAIL, INSTACART_PASSWORD

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instacart": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-instacart"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INSTACART_EMAIL": "your-value",
        "INSTACART_PASSWORD": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add instacart --env INSTACART_EMAIL=your-value --env INSTACART_PASSWORD=your-value -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-instacart

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instacart": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-instacart"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INSTACART_EMAIL": "your-value",
        "INSTACART_PASSWORD": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "instacart": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-instacart"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INSTACART_EMAIL": "your-value",
        "INSTACART_PASSWORD": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

INSTACART_EMAIL required env
Instacart email for authentication
INSTACART_PASSWORD secret required env
Instacart account password

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 9, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account markswendsen-code, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Online shops & paymentsi

More stars than 0% of the other 2575 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 5% of the other 2575 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2575 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Instacart safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: INSTACART_EMAIL, INSTACART_PASSWORD

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.2.2) reached the registry 7 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Spree Commerce: open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce, Stripe MCP, MCP Cn Commerce

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README from the maker

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@striderlabs/mcp-instacart

Order groceries via Instacart using AI agents

Part of Strider Labs — action execution for personal AI agents.

Get Started in 2 Minutes

For Claude Desktop Users

Add this to your Claude Desktop config:

"mcpServers": { "instacart": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-instacart"] } } }

Restart Claude.
Tell Claude: *"Order my usual groceries for delivery tomorrow morning"*

Your agent can now place orders. That's it.

Installation (NPM)

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-instacart

Or with npx directly:

npx @striderlabs/mcp-instacart

Features

🛒 Search for products by name or category
📦 Browse stores and product availability
🏪 Add to cart with quantities and special requests
💳 Place orders with delivery time selection
📍 Track orders with real-time status
🔐 Persistent sessions - stay logged in across restarts
🔄 Automatic MFA - handles multi-factor authentication
📱 Per-user credentials - encrypted session storage
⭐ Saved items - order your favorites faster

Tested & Compatible

Component	Version	Status
MCP SDK	^1.0.0	✅
Node.js	18+	✅
Claude Desktop	Latest	✅
Claude (API)	claude-3.5-sonnet+	✅
Anthropic SDK	^0.20+	✅

Metrics

Weekly downloads: 271 (Apr 10-17, 2026) — Top grocery connector (+330% growth)
Status: ✅ Live in production
Reliability: 85%+ task completion rate
Discovery: npm, mcpservers.org, ClawHub, PulseMCP, Glama, LobeHub

Available Elsewhere

npm: npmjs.com/@striderlabs/mcp-instacart
Claude Plugins: Search "Strider Labs" in Claude
mcpservers.org: Strider Labs Instacart
Full Strider Labs: github.com/striderlabsdev/striderlabs

How It Works

For Agents

Your agent can use these capabilities:

// Search for products

products = search_products({ query: "organic milk", location: "San Francisco, CA" })

// Browse a store's offerings store_products = get_store_products({ store_id: "whole_foods_sf", category: "Dairy" })

// Add to cart add_to_cart({ product_id: "organic_milk_gallon", quantity: 2, special_instructions: "Cold stock, please" })

// Place an order order = place_order({ delivery_time: "tomorrow morning", delivery_address: "123 Main St, San Francisco, CA", special_instructions: "Ring the doorbell twice" })

// Track delivery status = track_order({ order_id: order.order_id })

Session Management

Each user has encrypted, persistent credentials
Automatic OAuth token refresh
MFA handling (SMS/email)
Sessions survive agent restarts

Reliability

85%+ task completion rate
Automated UI change detection (connectors update when Instacart changes)
Fallback paths for failures
24/7 monitoring + alerting

Authentication

The MCP server uses a persistent browser profile (~/.strider/instacart/browser-profile) so your login session survives server restarts automatically.

First-time login

Set INSTACART_HEADLESS=false in your MCP server config so the browser window is visible:

"mcpServers": { "instacart": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-instacart"], "env": { "INSTACART_HEADLESS": "false" } } } }

Restart Claude / your MCP client.
Ask Claude to run instacart_login — a real browser window will open.
Log in to Instacart inside that window.
Run instacart_status to confirm authentication.
Remove INSTACART_HEADLESS (or set it back to true) and restart — the saved profile keeps you logged in.

How login detection works

Authentication is verified by navigating to /account and confirming the page resolves without a redirect to /login or /authentication (positive detection). This is more reliable than checking for the absence of a "Log in" button.

Configuration

Environment Variables

# Show browser window (required for first-time login)

INSTACART_HEADLESS=false # default: true (headless)

Self-Hosted

# Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/striderlabsdev/mcp-instacart cd mcp-instacart

Install dependencies

npm install

Start the server

npm start

Your agent can now connect to localhost:3000

Architecture

How We Connect

This connector uses browser automation (Playwright) to interact with Instacart, because Instacart doesn't have a public API. Here's why that's safe and reliable:

User-controlled: Your agent only accesses your own Instacart account
Session-based: We store your login session securely, not your password
Change-aware: We detect Instacart UI changes and alert immediately
Fingerprinting: We use realistic browser profiles to avoid bot detection
Rate-limited: We respect Instacart's infrastructure with appropriate delays

Security

Credentials stored encrypted in your local .env or secure vault
Sessions isolated per user
No data sent to third parties
MIT Licensed — audit the code yourself

Support

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Areas of interest:

Bug reports and fixes
Feature requests (new stores, categories, etc.)
Performance improvements
Documentation enhancements

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

License

MIT — Free to use, modify, and distribute. See LICENSE for details.

Built by Strider Labs — Making AI agents actually useful.

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Instacart

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Online shops & paymentsi

Common questions

Alternatives

Spree Commerce: open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce

Stripe MCP

MCP Cn Commerce

README from the maker

@striderlabs/mcp-instacart

Get Started in 2 Minutes

For Claude Desktop Users

Installation (NPM)

Features

Tested & Compatible

Metrics

Available Elsewhere

How It Works

For Agents

Session Management

Reliability

Authentication

First-time login

How login detection works

Configuration

Environment Variables

Self-Hosted

Install dependencies

Start the server

Your agent can now connect to localhost:3000

Architecture

How We Connect

Security

Support

Contributing

License