Open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce; new stores include an MCP server for AI agents.
Gift Up! MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Read Gift Up! gift cards, orders, items, promotions and transactions (read-only, codes masked).
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- User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
- 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 13 things (tools) giftup_get_company, giftup_list_gift_cards, giftup_get_gift_card, giftup_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://gift-up.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http gift-up https://gift-up.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gift-up": {
"url": "https://gift-up.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": {
"gift-up": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://gift-up.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://gift-up.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.
giftup_get_companyThe Gift Up account this API key belongs to: id, name, currency, whether onboarding is complete and whether the checkout is live. GET /company.
giftup_list_gift_cardsList gift cards with balance, status flags (canBeRedeemed, hasExpired, notYetValid, isVoided), title, recipient, expiry and the order they came from. Codes are MASKED (at least 6 characters stay hidden); to see one card in full (code and ledger) use giftup_get_gift_card with its
giftup_get_gift_cardOne gift card by its code: balance (remainingValue / remainingUnits), status flags, expiry, recipient, order, fulfilment and the full ledger of events (created, redeemed, topped up, voided). Returns the code in full because you asked for this card by code; do not repeat it elsewh
giftup_list_ordersList orders (the purchases that created gift cards), newest first: order number, purchaser, revenue, tip, fees, discount, applied promotions, source, notes, metadata and payment provider. Filter by creation time, purchaser email or source. GET /orders.
giftup_get_orderOne order by id: totals, purchaser, promotions, custom fields, sales taxes, notes, metadata and payment provider. GET /orders/{id}.
giftup_list_itemsList the gift card products on sale (items): name, price, value, price type, availability window, group, stock level, per-order limit, SKU and terms. Pre-generated codes are reduced to a count and masked tails. Optionally only one group. GET /items.
giftup_get_itemOne item (gift card product) by id. Pre-generated codes are reduced to a count and masked tails. GET /items/{id}.
giftup_list_item_groupsList item groups (the sections that organize items in the checkout): id, name, description, sort order, auto-expand. GET /groups.
giftup_get_item_groupOne item group by id. GET /groups/{id}.
giftup_list_locationsList the locations (stores) of the account; their ids filter and label report transactions. GET /locations.
giftup_list_promotionsList promotions (checkout discounts and bonus credit): name, published/stopped dates, benefits (percentage and fixed discounts, extra credit), usage counts and revenue, limitations and triggers (items, groups, spend and quantity thresholds, promo code). Read-only. GET /promotions
giftup_list_transactionsThe immutable financial transaction log: OrderPlaced (income, fees, tip), GiftCardCreated, CreditAdded, Redeemed, Expired, Unexpired, Voided, Reactivated, with who, where, reason, Gift Up fee and the value change. Gift card codes are MASKED (at least 6 characters stay hidden). Fi
giftup_get_transactionOne report transaction by id. The gift card code inside is MASKED (at least 6 characters stay hidden). GET /reports/transactions/{id}.
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 26 ms (HTTP 200)
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
No sign-in needed
- ✓ Pass
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Read 13 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 93% 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 Gift Up! 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 (1.22.3) 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
Open the README
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Gift Up! MCP by usefulapi
Use Gift Up! from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — gift cards, orders, items, locations, promotions and transaction reports, read-only. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own Gift Up! credentials.
Live endpoint: https://gift-up.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/gift-up
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://gift-up.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http gift-up https://gift-up.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": { "gift-up": { "url": "https://gift-up.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 Gift Up! credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/gift-up/
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
giftup_get_company | read | Get company |
giftup_list_gift_cards | read | List gift cards |
giftup_get_gift_card | read | Get gift card |
giftup_list_orders | read | List orders |
giftup_get_order | read | Get order |
giftup_list_items | read | List items |
giftup_get_item | read | Get item |
giftup_list_item_groups | read | List item groups |
giftup_get_item_group | read | Get item group |
giftup_list_locations | read | List locations |
giftup_list_promotions | read | List promotions |
giftup_list_transactions | read | List report transactions |
giftup_get_transaction | read | Get report transaction |
giftup_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
giftup_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
giftup_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
giftup_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 giftup_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with giftup_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running giftup_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Gift Up!.