How Claude MCP Works
Direct Tool Access
Claude can execute store operations directly: search products, check inventory, and manage orders.
Real-Time Data
Every tool call returns live data from your store, ensuring Claude always has current information.
Permission Control
Fine-grained permissions let you control exactly which operations Claude can perform.
Audit Trail
Every tool call is logged with details for compliance, debugging, and optimization.
Available MCP Tools
Claude can use these specialized tools to interact with your store
search_productsSearch product catalog with filters, sorting, and pagination
get_productRetrieve detailed product information including variants
check_inventoryCheck real-time stock levels for any SKU
list_ordersQuery orders with status filters and date ranges
get_orderRetrieve complete order details and history
update_inventoryAdjust stock levels with reason tracking
get_customerAccess customer profile and purchase history
create_checkoutCreate secure checkout sessions for purchases
Why Claude MCP?
True Automation
Claude executes tasks, not just suggests them.
Instant Responses
Sub-second tool execution for fast interactions.
Secure by Design
Token-based auth with scoped permissions.
Easy Setup
Connect in minutes with Claude Desktop.
Claude Desktop Integration
Add zalink.ai to your Claude Desktop config and start using store tools immediately.
// claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"zalink-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@zalink/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ZALINK_API_TOKEN": "zla_mcp_xxx",
"ZALINK_STORE_ID": "store_xxx"
}
}
}
}