Adobe Commerce + Claude Desktop App: Complete MCP Integration

Adobe Commerce is a MCP server that Adobe Commerce MCP server.

When integrated with Claude Desktop App, you can:

• Analyze and explore Adobe Commerce GraphQL schema structure
• Write and test GraphQL queries and mutations for Adobe Commerce
• Interact with Adobe Commerce business logic through GraphQL

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Adobe Commerce in Claude Desktop App, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Adobe Commerce will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Adobe Commerce tools directly in Claude Desktop App
• All Adobe Commerce capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Node.js
• npm
• Adobe Commerce environment
• Claude Desktop App installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install Adobe Commerce

Install using npm:

npx -y @rafaelcg/adobe-commerce-dev-mcp@latest

Verify installation:

npx @rafaelcg/adobe-commerce-dev-mcp@latest --help

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Claude Desktop App

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %APPDATA%\\Claude\\claude_desktop_config.json
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   • Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adobe-commerce": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [""-y", "@rafaelcg/adobe-commerce-dev-mcp@latest""],
      "env": {
        
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Restart Claude Desktop App

Completely quit and restart Claude Desktop App to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use Adobe Commerce in Claude Desktop App:

Explore GraphQL Schema

Introspect Adobe Commerce admin GraphQL schema

Ask Claude Desktop App: "Show me the available GraphQL schema for product management in Adobe Commerce"

Expected Result: Detailed schema information including product types, fields, and available operations

Create Product Query

Build GraphQL query to retrieve product information

Ask Claude Desktop App: "Help me write a GraphQL query to get product details including name, price, and inventory status"

Expected Result: Well-formed GraphQL query with proper field selection and structure

Customer Management Operation

Develop customer-related GraphQL operations

Ask Claude Desktop App: "Create a GraphQL mutation to update customer profile information"

Expected Result: GraphQL mutation with proper input types and customer field updates

Order Processing Query

Build order management GraphQL operations

Ask Claude Desktop App: "Write a GraphQL query to retrieve order history with product details and shipping information"

Expected Result: Complex GraphQL query with nested relationships and order data structure

Testing Your Setup

1. Start a new conversation in Claude Desktop App
2. Ask Claude Desktop App to list available tools
3. Try using Adobe Commerce functionality

Test prompts:

• "Can you list the available tools from Adobe Commerce?"
• "Please use Adobe Commerce to {example_task}"

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Schema Introspection Failed

Symptoms: Schema not accessible, GraphQL endpoint errors, Authentication failures

Cause: Invalid GraphQL endpoint URL or authentication token

Solution:

• Verify Adobe Commerce GraphQL endpoint is accessible
• Check admin integration token has proper permissions
• Test endpoint manually with GraphQL client
• Ensure Adobe Commerce instance is running and configured

NPM Package Installation Error

Symptoms: Package not found, Installation timeouts, Version conflicts

Cause: Network issues, package registry problems, or dependency conflicts

Solution:

• Clear npm cache: npm cache clean --force
• Try alternative registry: npm install --registry https://registry.npmjs.org/
• Check network connectivity and proxy settings
• Update npm to latest version: npm install -g npm@latest

GraphQL Operation Syntax Error

Symptoms: Syntax validation errors, Malformed query messages, Parser errors

Cause: Invalid GraphQL syntax or schema incompatibility

Solution:

• Validate GraphQL syntax with online validator
• Check field names match schema definitions
• Ensure proper query structure and formatting
• Use introspect_admin_schema to verify available fields

Windows Command Execution Error

Symptoms: Command not recognized, Execution policy errors, Path issues

Cause: Windows-specific command execution or security policy restrictions

Solution:

• Use cmd configuration: "command": "cmd", "args": ["/c", "npx", ...]
• Check PowerShell execution policy: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
• Verify Node.js and npm are in system PATH
• Run terminal as administrator if needed

Server Not Appearing

Symptoms: No server in interface, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration file error or server installation issue

Solution:

• Validate JSON syntax using online validator
• Check configuration file location
• Verify server installation
• Restart Claude Desktop completely

Server Error on Startup

Symptoms: Error messages in logs, Server fails to start

Cause: Missing dependencies or environment variables

Solution:

• Check server requirements are met
• Verify environment variables are set
• Check system logs for detailed errors

Adobe Commerce not appearing in Claude Desktop App

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Adobe Commerce installation
• Restart Claude Desktop App
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Adobe Commerce is integrated with Claude Desktop App:

• Explore all Adobe Commerce capabilities through Claude Desktop App
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Desktop App
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Adobe Commerce development

Need Help?

• Search for Adobe Commerce documentation
• Check the Claude Desktop App MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions