Open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce; new stores include an MCP server for AI agents.
Printful MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Browse the Printful catalog, orders, shipping quotes and stats, and create draft orders and mockups.
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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 21 things (tools) printful_list_stores, printful_list_catalog_categories, printful_list_catalog_products, printful_get_catalog_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://printful.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http printful https://printful.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"printful": {
"url": "https://printful.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": {
"printful": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://printful.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://printful.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.
printful_list_storesList the stores this token can reach (id, name, platform type). A cheap way to confirm the token works, and where to find the store_id an ACCOUNT-level token needs. Printful: GET /stores.
printful_list_catalog_categoriesList Printful's catalog categories (T-shirts, Mugs, Posters…) with their ids and parent ids — the filter for printful_list_catalog_products. Printful: GET /categories.
printful_list_catalog_productsList the blank products Printful can print on (id, title, brand, model, variant count, print-file placements), optionally filtered by category. Printful: GET /products.
printful_get_catalog_productFetch one catalog product with ALL its variants (size, color, variant_id, price, stock). Use the variant_id values when quoting shipping or building an order. Printful: GET /products/{id}.
printful_get_catalog_variantFetch one catalog variant and its parent product. Printful: GET /products/variant/{id}.
printful_list_store_productsList the Sync Products in a Manual-order / API store. For a Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce or other integrated store use printful_list_sync_products instead. Printful: GET /store/products.
printful_get_store_productFetch one product of a Manual-order / API store with all its Sync Variants — catalog variant, print files, retail price. For a Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce or other integrated store use printful_get_sync_product instead. Printful: GET /store/products/{id}.
printful_list_sync_productsList the products Printful has imported from an integrated store (Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce…), with how many variants are synced. Filter by status=unsynced to find products that still need a design or catalog variant. Printful: GET /sync/products.
printful_get_sync_productFetch one product imported from an integrated store (Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce…) with all its Sync Variants — catalog variant, print files, retail price, sync status. Ids come from printful_list_sync_products. Printful: GET /sync/products/{id}.
printful_list_ordersList the store's orders, newest first, optionally by status (draft, pending, failed, canceled, inprocess, onhold, partial, fulfilled, archived). Printful: GET /orders.
printful_get_orderFetch one order: status, recipient, items, costs, and shipments with carrier and tracking links — the answer to 'where is my order?'. Printful: GET /orders/{id}.
printful_calculate_shipping_ratesQuote the shipping options (method id, name, rate, delivery-day estimate) for a set of items to an address. Only country_code is required (plus state_code for US/CA/AU). Changes nothing. Printful: POST /shipping/rates.
printful_estimate_order_costsPrice an order WITHOUT creating it: item, print, shipping and tax costs, plus retail totals. Same item shape as printful_create_draft_order. Changes nothing. Printful: POST /orders/estimate-costs.
printful_get_fileFetch one File Library entry — processing status (ok / waiting / failed), dimensions, DPI and preview URLs. Poll this after printful_add_file. Printful: GET /files/{id}.
printful_get_printfilesList the print areas (placements) and required print-file pixel sizes/DPI for each variant of a catalog product — what a design must match before mockups or orders. DTG is assumed unless technique is given. Printful: GET /mockup-generator/printfiles/{id}.
printful_get_mockup_taskCheck a mockup-generation task: status (pending / completed / failed) and, when done, the mockup image URLs per placement and variant. Printful: GET /mockup-generator/task.
printful_get_statisticsSales, costs, profit and order-count reports for a period of at most 6 months. Printful: GET /reports/statistics.
printful_create_draft_orderCreate an order as a DRAFT — nothing is charged or produced. It must be confirmed later in the Printful dashboard, where the charge is shown. Each item needs one of variant_id (+ files), sync_variant_id, external_variant_id, warehouse_product_variant_id or product_template_id (+
printful_update_draft_orderChange a DRAFT order (unsubmitted orders only) — send only the fields to change. CAUTION: if you send `items`, it replaces the list: existing items not included (by id or external_id) are removed. The order stays a draft; nothing is charged. Printful: PUT /orders/{id} (never with
printful_add_fileAdd a print file to the File Library from a public URL (PNG/JPG recommended). If a file with the same URL already exists it is returned instead. Processing is async — poll printful_get_file until status is ok. Printful: POST /files.
printful_create_mockup_taskStart generating product mockups for a design on a catalog product — returns a task_key; poll printful_get_mockup_task for the images. Heavily rate-limited (about 10/min for established stores, 2/min for new ones). Printful: POST /mockup-generator/create-task/{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 125 ms (HTTP 200)
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
No sign-in needed
- ✓ Pass
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Read 21 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 Printful 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 (1.35.3) 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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Printful MCP by usefulapi
Use Printful from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — browse the catalog, orders, shipping rates and sales stats, and create draft orders, files and mockups. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own Printful credentials.
Live endpoint: https://printful.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/printful
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://printful.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http printful https://printful.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": { "printful": { "url": "https://printful.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 Printful credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/printful/
On first connect you'll provide your Printful Private Token (developers.printful.com > Your tokens), plus an optional default store ID. They're validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you — no keys in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
printful_list_stores | read | List stores |
printful_list_catalog_categories | read | List catalog categories |
printful_list_catalog_products | read | List catalog products |
printful_get_catalog_product | read | Get a catalog product |
printful_get_catalog_variant | read | Get a catalog variant |
printful_list_store_products | read | List store products (Manual/API store) |
printful_get_store_product | read | Get a store product (Manual/API store) |
printful_list_sync_products | read | List synced products (integrated store) |
printful_get_sync_product | read | Get a synced product (integrated store) |
printful_list_orders | read | List orders |
printful_get_order | read | Get an order |
printful_calculate_shipping_rates | read | Calculate shipping rates |
printful_estimate_order_costs | read | Estimate order costs |
printful_get_file | read | Get a file |
printful_get_printfiles | read | Get printfile specs for a product |
printful_get_mockup_task | read | Get a mockup task result |
printful_get_statistics | read | Get store statistics |
printful_create_draft_order | write | Create a draft order |
printful_update_draft_order | write | Update a draft order |
printful_add_file | write | Add a file to the File Library |
printful_create_mockup_task | write | Create a mockup generation task |
printful_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
printful_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
printful_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
printful_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 printful_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with printful_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running printful_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Printful.