beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Shopify Dev MCP MCP server with oterm. Enhanced oterm functionality with Shopify Dev MCP integration.

Shopify Dev MCP + oterm: Complete MCP Integration

Shopify Dev MCP is a MCP server that Official Shopify MCP server that enables AI assistants to search Shopify docs, explore API schemas, build Functions, and get up-to-date answers about Shopify APIs..

When integrated with oterm, you can:

  • Access Shopify Dev MCP functionality through oterm

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Shopify Dev MCP in oterm, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • Shopify Dev MCP will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use Shopify Dev MCP tools directly in oterm
  • All Shopify Dev MCP capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • oterm installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (CLI (Terminal))

Installation

Step 1: Install Shopify Dev MCP

Configuration

Step 2: Configure oterm

  1. Open oterm settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add Shopify Dev MCP server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Shopify Dev MCP in oterm:

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch oterm
  2. Verify Shopify Dev MCP is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic Shopify Dev MCP functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Refused

Symptoms: Failed to connect to Ollama

Cause: Ollama service is not running

Solution:

  • Start Ollama with ollama serve
  • Check if Ollama is running on the default port (11434)

Tool Not Found

Symptoms: Model does not use the tool, Tool execution failed

Cause: MCP server not configured correctly or crashed

Solution:

  • Check the config.json for syntax errors
  • Verify the MCP server command works independently in the terminal
  • Ensure the model supports tool calling (e.g., llama3.1)

Shopify Dev MCP not appearing in oterm

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Shopify Dev MCP installation
  • Restart oterm
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Shopify Dev MCP is integrated with oterm:

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

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Shopify Dev MCP + oterm: MCP Setup Guide (2026)