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FinerWorks MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Read FinerWorks orders, inventory, catalog, prices and shipping quotes; never submits an order.
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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 19 things (tools) finerworks_get_account, finerworks_list_orders, finerworks_get_order, finerworks_get_order_status …
- 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://finerworks.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http finerworks https://finerworks.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"finerworks": {
"url": "https://finerworks.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": {
"finerworks": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://finerworks.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://finerworks.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.
finerworks_get_accountThe FinerWorks account these API keys belong to: username, email, billing and business addresses, account credits, shipping preferences and app details. The API keys, payment profile and third-party connection secrets are never returned. GET /v3/test_my_credentials.
finerworks_list_ordersList submitted print orders, newest first, with status, totals and dates. Filter by free text, production status, FinerWorks order ids, your own order POs (the order numbers from Shopify, Squarespace, etc.) or an order-date range. POST /v3/list_orders.
finerworks_get_orderOne order in full: items, recipient, shipping method, status and totals. Needs the order GUID and the email address on the order. GET /v3/get_order.
finerworks_get_order_statusThe current production status of orders (in production, shipped, ...), looked up by your order PO numbers or FinerWorks order ids. An order that is not found returns nothing. POST /v3/fetch_order_status.
finerworks_list_order_status_definitionsAll production statuses an order can have, with their ids. Use the id as the stable reference. GET /v3/list_order_status_definitions.
finerworks_list_pending_ordersOrders saved but held in a pending status, not yet submitted for production (nothing is billed until submitted). POST /v3/list_pending_orders.
finerworks_list_virtual_inventoryThe reusable print products (SKUs) saved in the account's virtual inventory: title, SKU, product code, image and price details. Filter by text, SKU, product code or product type. POST /v3/list_virtual_inventory.
finerworks_get_product_detailsDetails and pricing for up to 25 virtual inventory SKUs at given quantities. POST /v3/get_product_details.
finerworks_get_pricesPrice and price breakdown for up to 50 product codes or virtual inventory SKUs at given quantities. Nothing is ordered or billed. POST /v3/get_prices.
finerworks_list_product_typesThe product types FinerWorks prints (fine art paper, canvas, wood, metal, cards, ...). POST /v3/list_product_types.
finerworks_list_media_typesThe papers and media FinerWorks prints on. POST /v3/list_media_types.
finerworks_list_style_typesThe print styles FinerWorks offers (for example gallery wrap or float mount). POST /v3/list_style_types.
finerworks_list_static_productsNon-dynamic products, mostly accessories, that can be added to an order. POST /v3/list_static_products.
finerworks_list_frame_collectionsFrame collections (categories). Pass a collection id to list the frames in it; pass a product code to show only collections and frames compatible with that print product. POST /v3/list_collections.
finerworks_get_frameDetails of one frame by id (from finerworks_list_frame_collections). POST /v3/frame_details.
finerworks_list_matsThe available mats (matting). POST /v3/list_mats.
finerworks_list_glazingThe available glazing (glass and acrylic) options. POST /v3/list_glazing.
finerworks_get_shipping_optionsShipping options and rates for one prospective order: a recipient address plus the SKUs and quantities. Returns the shipping_code values an order would need. Nothing is ordered or billed. POST /v3/list_shipping_options_multiple.
finerworks_validate_addressCheck a recipient address and return FinerWorks' corrected version. Nothing is saved or ordered. POST /v3/validate_recipient_address.
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 7, 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 73 ms (HTTP 200)
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
No sign-in needed
- ✓ Pass
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Read 19 tool descriptions and found no hidden instructions to the AI
Compared with others in Online shops & paymentsi
- More stars than 0% of the other 1749 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 96% of the other 1749 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1749 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 FinerWorks 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 (1.15.2) reached the registry today.
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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FinerWorks MCP by usefulapi
Use FinerWorks from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — look up orders and their production status, saved pending orders and virtual inventory, browse the product, media, style and framing catalog, price products, quote shipping and validate addresses. The server only reads and quotes: it never submits, changes or deletes an order. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own FinerWorks credentials.
Live endpoint: https://finerworks.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/finerworks
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://finerworks.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http finerworks https://finerworks.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": { "finerworks": { "url": "https://finerworks.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 FinerWorks credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/finerworks/
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 FinerWorks web_api_key and app_key.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
finerworks_get_account | read | Get account |
finerworks_list_orders | read | List orders |
finerworks_get_order | read | Get order |
finerworks_get_order_status | read | Get order production status |
finerworks_list_order_status_definitions | read | List order status definitions |
finerworks_list_pending_orders | read | List pending orders |
finerworks_list_virtual_inventory | read | List virtual inventory |
finerworks_get_product_details | read | Get product details |
finerworks_get_prices | read | Get prices |
finerworks_list_product_types | read | List product types |
finerworks_list_media_types | read | List media types |
finerworks_list_style_types | read | List style types |
finerworks_list_static_products | read | List static products |
finerworks_list_frame_collections | read | List frame collections |
finerworks_get_frame | read | Get frame details |
finerworks_list_mats | read | List mats |
finerworks_list_glazing | read | List glazing |
finerworks_get_shipping_options | read | Get shipping options |
finerworks_validate_address | read | Validate address |
finerworks_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
finerworks_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
finerworks_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
finerworks_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 account) | $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 finerworks_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with finerworks_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running finerworks_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FinerWorks.