Adobe Commerce + Genkit: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Genkit, 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 Genkit, 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 Genkit
• 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
• Genkit installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Node.js, Cross-platform, Google Cloud)

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 Genkit

1. Open Genkit settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add Adobe Commerce server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Adobe Commerce in Genkit:

Explore GraphQL Schema

Introspect Adobe Commerce admin GraphQL schema

Ask Genkit: "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 Genkit: "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 Genkit: "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 Genkit: "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. Launch Genkit
2. Verify Adobe Commerce is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Adobe Commerce functionality

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

Genkit Installation Failed

Symptoms: npm install errors, CLI not found

Cause: Node.js version or npm configuration issues

Solution:

• Verify Node.js 18+ is installed
• Clear npm cache and try again
• Check npm registry configuration
• Try using yarn instead of npm

MCP Plugin Not Loading

Symptoms: Plugin errors, MCP tools unavailable

Cause: Plugin installation or configuration issues

Solution:

• Verify @genkit-ai/mcp package is installed
• Check plugin configuration syntax
• Ensure plugin is properly imported
• Review Genkit logs for plugin errors

Server Connection Failed

Symptoms: MCP server not responding, Tool execution errors

Cause: Server installation or configuration problems

Solution:

• Verify MCP server installation
• Test server independently before Genkit integration
• Check server executable permissions
• Review server logs for connection issues

Flow Execution Errors

Symptoms: Flow fails, Runtime errors

Cause: Flow configuration or MCP integration issues

Solution:

• Check flow definition syntax
• Verify input/output schemas match usage
• Test flows incrementally with simpler operations
• Review Genkit execution logs for detailed errors

Adobe Commerce not appearing in Genkit

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Adobe Commerce installation
• Restart Genkit
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Adobe Commerce is integrated with Genkit:

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

Need Help?

• Search for Adobe Commerce documentation
• Check the Genkit MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions