Open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce; new stores include an MCP server for AI agents.
Order Desk MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Search Order Desk orders and inventory; read order items and shipments; create or update orders.
PopNx MCP’s three pillars
These three are never merged into one score: opinions, measurements and popularity are different things.
- 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 15 things (tools) orderdesk_get_store, orderdesk_list_orders, orderdesk_get_order, orderdesk_list_order_items …
- 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://order-desk.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http order-desk https://order-desk.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"order-desk": {
"url": "https://order-desk.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": {
"order-desk": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://order-desk.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://order-desk.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.
orderdesk_get_storeThe store's name, id, FOLDERS (id -> name; orders live in exactly one folder, and folder ids are needed to filter and move orders) and key settings (timezone, locale, stock behavior, shipping methods). The API key and mail credentials are never returned. GET /store.
orderdesk_list_ordersSearch orders, newest first, with items, addresses, totals, payment and shipments. Filters combine with AND. Prefer a date range: Order Desk asks clients to avoid open-ended queries. Page with limit and offset (next_offset). GET /orders.
orderdesk_get_orderOne order by Order Desk's internal id: addresses, items, totals, payment, notes, discounts, checkout data and shipments. To find an order by your own id, use orderdesk_list_orders with source_id. GET /orders/{order_id}.
orderdesk_list_order_itemsThe line items of one order (name, SKU, price, quantity, weight, delivery type, variations). GET /orders/{order_id}/order-items.
orderdesk_list_order_shipmentsThe shipments recorded against an order: carrier, tracking number and URL, method, weight, cost, dates. GET /orders/{order_id}/shipments.
orderdesk_create_orderWRITE: add a new order to the store. Needs at least one item, and a name or company in the shipping or customer address (if only one address is given the other is copied from it). Omit folder_id to land in the first folder. Order Desk rejects an order it recognizes as a duplicate
orderdesk_update_orderWRITE: change fields of an existing order. Order Desk's PUT replaces the whole record, so this reads the order, applies only the fields you pass (shipping/customer address fields and checkout_data/order_metadata keys are merged into what is there, other values replaced) and sends
orderdesk_add_order_itemWRITE: add one line item to an existing order; Order Desk recalculates the totals. POST /orders/{order_id}/order-items.
orderdesk_add_order_noteWRITE: append an entry to an order's history. History is append-only (entries cannot be edited or removed) and an order holds at most 250 entries, so do not use it for routine polling. POST /orders/{order_id}/order-history.
orderdesk_add_shipmentWRITE: record a shipment (carrier and tracking number) against an order. One shipment per parcel; several shipments represent a partial fulfillment. Use "n/a" when there is no tracking number. If tracking_url is omitted Order Desk derives it. POST /orders/{order_id}/shipments.
orderdesk_move_ordersWRITE: move one or more orders to another folder. Moving runs the rules attached to the destination folder (which can send e-mail, call fulfillment services, etc.) and writes a history entry. Pass exactly one of destination_folder_id or destination_folder_name (see orderdesk_get_
orderdesk_list_inventory_itemsSearch the store's inventory (SKU, name, price, cost, weight, stock, location). Order Desk returns every match with no paging, so narrow with search/code/name; limit and offset slice the result here. GET /inventory-items.
orderdesk_get_inventory_itemOne inventory item by Order Desk's internal id. GET /inventory-items/{inventory_item_id}.
orderdesk_create_inventory_itemWRITE: add an inventory item. The code (SKU) must match the code your orders arrive with. POST /inventory-items.
orderdesk_update_inventory_itemWRITE: change fields of an inventory item, for example its stock count. Order Desk's PUT replaces the whole record, so this reads the item, applies only the fields you pass (metadata and variation keys are merged) and sends the complete record back. PUT /inventory-items/{inventor
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 839 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 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 Order Desk 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 (1.19.3) 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
Copied from the maker’s repo as written. PopNx MCP has not reviewed or endorsed it. HTML, images and scripts are removed. Links lead off this site.
Order Desk MCP by usefulapi
Use Order Desk from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — search orders and inventory items, read orders with their items and shipments, plus labelled writes to create or update orders, add items, notes and shipments, move orders between folders and manage inventory. Hosted, no local install: connect with your Order Desk Store ID and API key.
Live endpoint: https://order-desk.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/order-desk
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://order-desk.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http order-desk https://order-desk.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": { "order-desk": { "url": "https://order-desk.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 Order Desk credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/order-desk/
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
orderdesk_get_store | read | Get store settings and folders |
orderdesk_list_orders | read | List orders |
orderdesk_get_order | read | Get order |
orderdesk_list_order_items | read | List order items |
orderdesk_list_order_shipments | read | List order shipments |
orderdesk_create_order | write | Create order |
orderdesk_update_order | write | Update order |
orderdesk_add_order_item | write | Add order item |
orderdesk_add_order_note | write | Add order history note |
orderdesk_add_shipment | write | Add shipment |
orderdesk_move_orders | write | Move orders to a folder |
orderdesk_list_inventory_items | read | List inventory items |
orderdesk_get_inventory_item | read | Get inventory item |
orderdesk_create_inventory_item | write | Create inventory item |
orderdesk_update_inventory_item | write | Update inventory item |
orderdesk_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
orderdesk_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
orderdesk_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
orderdesk_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 store) | $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 orderdesk_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with orderdesk_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running orderdesk_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Order Desk.