ShopMCP docs

Chat clients

ChatGPT

ChatGPT supports remote MCP servers through the Connectors panel. Available on Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans.

1. Open Connectors

In ChatGPT, click your name in the bottom-left → Settings → Connectors. If you don't see the Connectors row, your plan doesn't include MCP support — only Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise have it today.

2. Add a custom connector

Click Add custom connector and fill in:

  • Name: ShopMCP
  • URL: https://mcp.shop-mcp.app/mcp
  • Authentication: Bearer token
  • Token: the API key from Settings → API keys

Hit Connect. ChatGPT runs the MCP handshake, fetches your tool list, and shows a green checkmark when ShopMCP is live.

3. Enable per-conversation

MCP connectors are opt-in per chat. Start a new conversation, click the + button next to the input, and toggle on ShopMCP. The assistant now sees your tools.

If you forget to enable it, ChatGPT will still answer — but without tool access. Look for the connector chip near the chat input to confirm.

4. Try a question

  • What were our top 5 products by revenue last month?
  • Run the morning ecommerce briefing and email it to me (ChatGPT can chain ShopMCP with its built-in Gmail connector)

Troubleshooting

  • "Connector handshake failed" — usually a typo in the URL or a missing bearer prefix. Re-check both fields.
  • Connector keeps disconnecting — ChatGPT enforces a request timeout. If ShopMCP takes too long because you're hitting a rate-limited Shopify endpoint, try again in a minute.
  • "This connector requires a higher plan" — the MCP feature isn't on Free yet. Upgrade to Plus or Pro.