shopify-graphql-admin-mcp
MCP server providing full access to Shopify's Admin GraphQL API. Introspects the live schema on startup so it's always up-to-date with the latest API version — no stale docs, no embeddings needed.
Features
- Raw GraphQL execution — run any query or mutation against the Admin API
- Live schema introspection — search and explore the full GraphQL schema (2,700+ types) directly from your AI assistant
- 29 convenience tools — typed, no-GraphQL-needed CRUD for products, collections, metaobjects, metafields, customers, orders, and inventory
- Dual auth — supports both OAuth client credentials (new Dev Dashboard apps) and legacy access tokens (
shpat_) - Auto token refresh — OAuth tokens are refreshed automatically before expiry
Quick Start
# With a legacy access token
npx shopify-graphql-admin-mcp --store mystore.myshopify.com --access-token shpat_xxxxx
# With OAuth client credentials (Dev Dashboard app)
npx shopify-graphql-admin-mcp --store mystore.myshopify.com --client-id YOUR_ID --client-secret YOUR_SECRET
Tools
Core
Products
Collections
Metaobjects
Metafields
Customers
Orders
Inventory
Required API Scopes
Configure these scopes on your app to enable all tools:
You only need scopes for the tools you plan to use. At minimum for schema introspection and raw GraphQL to work, you need at least one read scope.
Authentication
OAuth Client Credentials (recommended)
For apps created in the Shopify Dev Dashboard:
- Create an app in the Dev Dashboard
- Configure the Admin API scopes listed above
- Release a version and install the app on your store
- Use the Client ID and Client Secret:
npx shopify-graphql-admin-mcp \
--store mystore.myshopify.com \
--client-id YOUR_CLIENT_ID \
--client-secret YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET
Legacy Access Token
For existing custom apps with a shpat_ token:
npx shopify-graphql-admin-mcp \
--store mystore.myshopify.com \
--access-token shpat_xxxxx
Configuration
Usage with Claude Code
claude mcp add shopify -- npx shopify-graphql-admin-mcp \
--store mystore.myshopify.com \
--access-token shpat_xxxxx
Or add to your project's .claude.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"shopify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"shopify-graphql-admin-mcp",
"--store", "mystore.myshopify.com",
"--access-token", "shpat_xxxxx"
]
}
}
}
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"shopify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"shopify-graphql-admin-mcp",
"--store", "mystore.myshopify.com",
"--access-token", "shpat_xxxxx"
]
}
}
}
Schema Exploration
The killer feature: the server introspects Shopify's live GraphQL schema on startup, so your AI assistant can discover API capabilities in real-time.
You: "What mutations are available for metaobjects?"
→ AI uses shopify_schema_search with query "metaobject" filter "mutations"
→ Returns: metaobjectCreate, metaobjectUpdate, metaobjectDelete, metaobjectUpsert, ...
You: "What fields does MetaobjectCreateInput take?"
→ AI uses shopify_schema_details with name "MetaobjectCreateInput"
→ Returns: full type definition with all fields, types, and descriptions
This means the server works correctly even when Shopify releases new API versions — no code changes needed.
Development
git clone https://github.com/colbymchenry/shopify-graphql-admin-mcp.git
cd shopify-graphql-admin-mcp
npm install
npm run build
npm run dev # watch mode
License
MIT
