Open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce; new stores include an MCP server for AI agents.
ChannelEngine MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Read orders, products, stock and returns; acknowledge orders and set stock in ChannelEngine.
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- Our basic checksi3 of 3 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
- UsageiNot measured yet★ –
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 in the cloud
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Category: Online shops & payments
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 3 of 3 passed
- Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
- Can do 15 things (tools) channelengine_list_channels, channelengine_get_settings, channelengine_list_stock_locations, channelengine_list_orders …
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
You need
- Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Works in Claude on the web, desktop and mobile:
- Open Settings → Connectors
- Press Add custom connector
- Paste the address below and press Add
- If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http channelengine https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"channelengine": {
"url": "https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}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.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"channelengine": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}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.
ChatGPT connects only to servers on the internet:
- Open ChatGPT on the web → Settings → Connectors (Apps)
- Press Create or Add (some plans need Developer mode under Advanced first)
- Paste the address below, give it a name and save
- If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcpMenu names can differ slightly by plan and over time.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
Tool names and descriptions exactly as the server reported them on Nov 6, 2026. The maker wrote them, not us; we show them as plain text.
channelengine_list_channelsList the marketplaces and webshops (channels) connected to this merchant account, with their ids. Good first call: channel ids are used by the other filters. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/channels.
channelengine_get_settingsGet the merchant account settings in ChannelEngine. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/settings.
channelengine_list_stock_locationsList the stock locations (warehouses) of this merchant account, with their ids. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/stocklocations.
channelengine_list_ordersList orders with filters: status, order numbers, channel, order date range and acknowledgement state. Returns Content plus TotalCount. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/orders.
channelengine_get_new_ordersGet the orders that are new and not yet processed by the merchant (the usual order-intake call). Merchant API: GET /api/v2/orders/new.
channelengine_acknowledge_orderWRITE: acknowledge one order, which tells the channel the merchant accepted it. Needs the ChannelEngine OrderId (from channelengine_list_orders). Optionally sets your own MerchantOrderNo on it. Merchant API: POST /api/v2/orders/acknowledge.
channelengine_list_productsSearch the merchant product catalogue by name, merchant product number, EAN or brand, or by explicit lists of product numbers or EANs. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/products.
channelengine_get_productGet one product by its merchant product number (SKU). Merchant API: GET /api/v2/products/{merchantProductNo}.
channelengine_list_channel_listingsList the products listed on one channel (marketplace or webshop), optionally for given merchant product numbers. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/channels/{channelId}/products.
channelengine_get_stockGet the stock level per product across all stock locations. Pages start at index 0 here. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/offer/stock.
channelengine_update_stockWRITE: set the absolute stock for products at stock locations. This changes live stock on every connected channel. Send the full stock per location, not a change. Merchant API: PUT /api/v2/offer/stock.
channelengine_list_shipmentsList shipments created for merchant orders, with filters on order, shipment, create date and channel. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/shipments/merchant.
channelengine_list_returnsList returns for merchant orders, with filters on channel, order, status, date and acknowledgement. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/returns/merchant.
channelengine_list_cancellationsList order cancellations for this merchant, with filters on creation date and order numbers. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/cancellations/merchant.
channelengine_list_notificationsList notifications ChannelEngine raised for this merchant (for example order or shipment problems), with date and order filters. Merchant API: GET /api/v2/notifications.
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 6, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain usefulapi.io (the registry checks domain ownership)
- … 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
- ✓ Pass
Endpoint responds
Responded in 13 ms (HTTP 200)
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
No sign-in needed
- ✓ Pass
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Read 15 tool descriptions and found no hidden instructions to the AI
Compared with others in Online shops & paymentsi
- More stars than 0% of the other 1741 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 97% of the other 1741 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1741 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 ChannelEngine MCP by usefulapi safe?
It passed 3 of 3 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?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.2.3) reached the registry yesterday.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Spree Commerce: open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce, Stripe MCP, MCP Cn Commerce
Alternatives
Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.
Reading a card:★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi
Stripe MCP
Stripe’s official server lets AI view and manage customers, products, payments and invoices. Connect to Stripe’s cloud and sign in with OAuth.
MCP Cn Commerce
8 read-only MCP platform entries; support is operation-specific; merchant live acceptance pending
README from the maker
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ChannelEngine MCP by usefulapi
Use your ChannelEngine account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. It reads orders, products, stock, shipments, returns, cancellations and notifications, and it can acknowledge orders and set stock levels. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own credentials.
Live endpoint: https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://channelengine.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http channelengine https://channelengine.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": { "channelengine": { "url": "https://channelengine.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 ChannelEngine credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/channelengine/
On first connect you provide your ChannelEngine tenant subdomain and Merchant API key (in ChannelEngine under Settings, Merchant API keys; the subdomain is the part before .channelengine.net). The server validates it and stores it per user. No keys go in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
channelengine_list_channels | read | List channels |
channelengine_get_settings | read | Get account settings |
channelengine_list_stock_locations | read | List stock locations |
channelengine_list_orders | read | List orders |
channelengine_get_new_orders | read | Get new orders |
channelengine_acknowledge_order | write | Acknowledge order (write) |
channelengine_list_products | read | List products |
channelengine_get_product | read | Get product |
channelengine_list_channel_listings | read | List products on a channel |
channelengine_get_stock | read | Get stock levels |
channelengine_update_stock | write | Update stock levels (write) |
channelengine_list_shipments | read | List shipments |
channelengine_list_returns | read | List returns |
channelengine_list_cancellations | read | List cancellations |
channelengine_list_notifications | read | List notifications |
channelengine_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
channelengine_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
channelengine_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
channelengine_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 support@usefulapi.io.
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with channelengine_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with channelengine_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running channelengine_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.