Open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce; new stores include an MCP server for AI agents.
Gelato MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Browse the Gelato catalog, prices, orders and shipping; quote, create draft orders and products.
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What you can do with it
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- 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) gelato_list_catalogs, gelato_get_catalog, gelato_search_products, gelato_get_product …
- 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://gelato.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http gelato https://gelato.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gelato": {
"url": "https://gelato.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": {
"gelato": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://gelato.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://gelato.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.
gelato_list_catalogsList Gelato's product catalogs (posters, cards, t-shirts, mugs, photo books, ...) with their catalogUid and title. Start here to find products. GET product.gelatoapis.com/v3/catalogs.
gelato_get_catalogOne catalog with the attributes that define its products (e.g. PaperFormat, PaperType, ColorType) and each attribute's possible values. Use them as attribute_filters in gelato_search_products. GET /v3/catalogs/{catalogUid}.
gelato_search_productsList the products of a catalog, optionally filtered by attribute values, with each product's productUid, attributes, weight and dimensions, plus hit counts per attribute value. POST /v3/catalogs/{catalogUid}/products:search.
gelato_get_productOne catalog product by productUid: attributes, weight, supported and unsupported countries, whether it is printable or stockable, and valid page counts for multi-page products. GET /v3/products/{productUid}.
gelato_get_product_pricesGelato's production prices of a product for every quantity tier, optionally for one destination country and currency. page_count is required for multi-page products. Shipping is not included (use gelato_quote_order). GET /v3/products/{productUid}/prices.
gelato_get_cover_dimensionsCover layout of a multi-page product (photo book, brochure) in millimetres: spine, front, back, bleed and wraparound areas, for designing the cover file. GET /v3/products/{productUid}/cover-dimensions.
gelato_check_stockStock status of stockable products per stock region (US-CA, EU, UK, OC, AS, SA, ROW): in-stock, out-of-stock-replenishable (with a replenishment date), out-of-stock, non-stockable or not-supported. POST /v3/stock/region-availability.
gelato_list_shipment_methodsGelato's shipment methods (shipmentMethodUid, name, type normal/express/pallet, tracking, business/private, supported destination countries), optionally only those for one destination country. GET shipment.gelatoapis.com/v1/shipment-methods.
gelato_search_ordersSearch orders and drafts, newest first: id, your reference ids, order type, fulfillment and financial status, channel, store, country, currency, totals and dates. Filter by status, type, country, channel, store, reference, date range or free text (recipient name or order referenc
gelato_get_orderOne order by Gelato order id: type (order/draft), fulfillment and financial status, items with their files and statuses, shipment with packages and tracking codes/URLs, shipping address, receipts and totals. GET /v4/orders/{orderId}.
gelato_quote_orderPrice an order before placing it: product prices and the available shipment methods (shipmentMethodUid, price, min/max delivery days and dates) per fulfillment facility, for a recipient address. Nothing is created or charged. Pass a returned shipmentMethodUid to gelato_create_ord
gelato_create_orderCreate an order. By default it is a DRAFT: nothing is produced or charged until it is submitted with gelato_submit_draft_order (or in the dashboard). With order_type "order" Gelato starts production and charges the account right away. Shipment: a shipmentMethodUid from gelato_quo
gelato_submit_draft_orderConvert a DRAFT order into a regular order: Gelato starts production and charges the account. Items stay as they are. Only drafts can be submitted. PATCH /v4/orders/{orderId} {"orderType":"order"}.
gelato_cancel_orderCancel an order before production. Gelato refuses (HTTP 409) once any item is printed or the order has shipped. This cannot be undone. POST /v4/orders/{orderId}:cancel.
gelato_delete_draft_orderPermanently delete a DRAFT order (regular orders cannot be deleted; cancel them instead). DELETE /v4/orders/{orderId}.
gelato_list_store_productsProducts of a connected e-commerce store (Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, ...) as Gelato knows them: id, title, status (created/publishing/publishing_error/active), external id, variants with their productUid, preview images and dates. The store id is in the Gelato dashboard URL of t
gelato_get_store_productOne product of a connected store: title, description, status, variants (with productUid and external ids), options, preview and publishing state. GET /v1/stores/{storeId}/products/{productId}.
gelato_get_templateA product template made in the Gelato dashboard: title, description, preview, and its variants (id, title, productUid; pass the variant id as template_variant_id) with their image placeholders (names to fill in gelato_create_product_from_template). GET /v1/templates/{templateId}.
gelato_create_product_from_templateCreate a product in a connected store from a template, with your own images in the template's placeholders. Gelato creates the product, then publishes variants and mockups in the background (track it with gelato_get_store_product). Hidden in the online store unless visible_in_onl
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 143 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 1743 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 92% of the other 1743 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1743 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 Gelato 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 (1.23.2) 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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Gelato MCP by usefulapi
Use Gelato from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — the print-on-demand catalog, prices, shipping methods, quotes, orders, store products and templates. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own Gelato credentials.
Live endpoint: https://gelato.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/gelato
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://gelato.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http gelato https://gelato.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": { "gelato": { "url": "https://gelato.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 Gelato credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/gelato/
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 Gelato credentials.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
gelato_list_catalogs | read | List product catalogs |
gelato_get_catalog | read | Get catalog |
gelato_search_products | read | Search catalog products |
gelato_get_product | read | Get product |
gelato_get_product_prices | read | Get product prices |
gelato_get_cover_dimensions | read | Get cover dimensions |
gelato_check_stock | read | Check stock availability |
gelato_list_shipment_methods | read | List shipment methods |
gelato_search_orders | read | Search orders |
gelato_get_order | read | Get order |
gelato_quote_order | read | Quote order |
gelato_create_order | write | Create order (draft by default) |
gelato_submit_draft_order | write | Submit draft order |
gelato_cancel_order | write | Cancel order |
gelato_delete_draft_order | write | Delete draft order |
gelato_list_store_products | read | List store products |
gelato_get_store_product | read | Get store product |
gelato_get_template | read | Get template |
gelato_create_product_from_template | write | Create store product from template |
gelato_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
gelato_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
gelato_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
gelato_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 gelato_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with gelato_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running gelato_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Gelato.