Open-source B2B and marketplace ecommerce; new stores include an MCP server for AI agents.
Printify MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Read shops, catalog blueprints, print providers, products and orders; create and publish products.
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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 17 things (tools) printify_copy_products, printify_copy_status, printify_resolve_copy, printify_list_shops …
- 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://printify.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http printify https://printify.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"printify": {
"url": "https://printify.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": {
"printify": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://printify.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://printify.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.
printify_copy_productsPreview or copy selected products or a complete catalog between two Printify shops in the same account. Preserves title, description, blueprint/provider, variant IDs/prices/enabled flags, artwork IDs and print-area transforms. Preserves canvas side printing and image pattern rota
printify_copy_statusRead a durable product-copy job's progress, target mappings, failures and uncertain writes. Verifies that the current token can access both shops. Does not create or retry products.
printify_resolve_copyResolve one failed or uncertain source product in a durable copy job. Provide an existing target_product_id to verify the exact supported fields against the checkpoint and record it as copied. Or set verified_not_created:true only after checking the target shop manually; this all
printify_list_shopsList all shops connected to the Printify account. This is the entry point — each shop's `id` is required by the product, order and webhook tools. Printify REST: GET /v1/shops.json.
printify_list_productsList products in a shop (paginated). Printify REST: GET /v1/shops/{shop_id}/products.json.
printify_get_productGet a single product's full details (variants, images, print areas, publish status). Printify REST: GET /v1/shops/{shop_id}/products/{product_id}.json.
printify_list_ordersList orders in a shop (paginated), optionally filtered by status or SKU. Printify REST: GET /v1/shops/{shop_id}/orders.json.
printify_get_orderGet a single order's full details, including `shipments` (carrier + tracking numbers). Printify REST: GET /v1/shops/{shop_id}/orders/{order_id}.json.
printify_calculate_shippingGet a shipping price quote for a set of line items to a destination address. Non-destructive — it only prices, it does NOT place an order. `line_items` is an array where each item is one of {product_id, variant_id, quantity}, {print_provider_id, blueprint_id, variant_id, quantity
printify_list_catalog_blueprintsList all blueprints (product types, e.g. 'Unisex T-Shirt') available in the Printify catalog. Printify REST: GET /v1/catalog/blueprints.json.
printify_get_blueprintGet a single catalog blueprint's details. Printify REST: GET /v1/catalog/blueprints/{blueprint_id}.json.
printify_get_print_providersList the print providers that can produce a given blueprint. Printify REST: GET /v1/catalog/blueprints/{blueprint_id}/print_providers.json.
printify_get_variantsList the variants (sizes, colors) a print provider offers for a blueprint. Printify REST: GET /v1/catalog/blueprints/{blueprint_id}/print_providers/{print_provider_id}/variants.json.
printify_list_print_providersList all print providers in the Printify catalog. Printify REST: GET /v1/catalog/print_providers.json.
printify_list_webhooksList the webhooks configured for a shop. Printify REST: GET /v1/shops/{shop_id}/webhooks.json.
printify_list_uploadsList images uploaded to the account's media library (paginated). Printify REST: GET /v1/uploads.json.
printify_publish_productPublish a product to the shop's connected sales channel (e.g. Shopify, Etsy). STATE-CHANGING: this locks the product and pushes the selected fields to the external store. The body is an object of booleans controlling which fields are published; all default to true. Printify REST:
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 12 ms (HTTP 200)
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
No sign-in needed
- ✓ Pass
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Read 17 tool descriptions and found no hidden instructions to the AI
Compared with others in Online shops & paymentsi
- More stars than 0% of the other 1741 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 92% of the other 1741 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1741 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 Printify 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 (1.36.3) 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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Printify MCP by usefulapi
Use your Printify account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — read shops, catalog blueprints, print providers, products and orders, and create or publish products. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own credentials.
Live endpoint: https://printify.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://printify.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http printify https://printify.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": { "printify": { "url": "https://printify.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 Printify credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/printify/
On first connect you'll provide your Printify API token (My profile → Connections → API tokens). It is validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you — no keys in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
printify_copy_products | write | Copy products between shops |
printify_copy_status | read | Check product copy progress |
printify_resolve_copy | write | Resolve an uncertain product copy |
printify_list_shops | read | List shops |
printify_list_products | read | List products |
printify_get_product | read | Get product |
printify_list_orders | read | List orders |
printify_get_order | read | Get order |
printify_calculate_shipping | read | Calculate shipping |
printify_list_catalog_blueprints | read | List catalog blueprints |
printify_get_blueprint | read | Get blueprint |
printify_get_print_providers | read | Get blueprint print providers |
printify_get_variants | read | Get variants |
printify_list_print_providers | read | List print providers |
printify_list_webhooks | read | List webhooks |
printify_list_uploads | read | List uploads |
printify_publish_product | write | Publish product |
printify_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
printify_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
printify_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
printify_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 | $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 printify_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with printify_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running printify_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.