PrestaShop MCP Server
A professional Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for complete management of PrestaShop e-commerce stores with extended functionality.
🚀 Overview
This MCP Server enables complete management of your PrestaShop store through AI applications like Claude Desktop. With specialized tools, you can manage all aspects of your e-commerce business - from products and categories to customers, orders, modules, cache, themes, and navigation menus.
✨ Features
- 🛍️ Complete Store Management - Tools for all e-commerce areas
- 🔧 Module Management - Install, activate, deactivate modules
- 💾 Cache Management - Clear and monitor cache status
- 🎨 Theme Management - Configure themes and settings
- 📋 Menu Management - Manage main navigation (ps_mainmenu)
- 🏗️ MCP Protocol Compliance for seamless AI integration
- ⚡ Async/Await Architecture for maximum performance
- 🛡️ Comprehensive Error Handling and validation
- 🔧 Production-Ready with complete test suite
- 📖 Comprehensive Documentation with practical examples
🛠️ Available Tools
📦 Unified Product Management
get_products- UNIFIED Product retrieval supporting all use cases:- Single Product by ID: Complete product details including stock and category info
- Multiple Products: List with optional filtering and enhancement
- Flexible Enhancement: Optional stock info, category details, custom field selection
- Smart Filtering: By category, name, or custom criteria
create_product- Create new products with complete configurationupdate_product- Edit product informationdelete_product- Remove productsupdate_product_stock- Manage inventory levelsupdate_product_price- Update pricing
🏷️ Category Management
get_categories- Retrieve categories (with hierarchy filter)create_category- Create new categoriesupdate_category- Edit categoriesdelete_category- Remove categories
👥 Customer Management
get_customers- Retrieve and filter customerscreate_customer- Create new customersupdate_customer- Edit customer data
📋 Order Management
get_orders- Retrieve and filter ordersupdate_order_status- Change order statusget_order_states- Retrieve available statuses
🔧 Module Management NEW
get_modules- List all PrestaShop modulesget_module_by_name- Get specific module detailsinstall_module- Install new modulesupdate_module_status- Activate/deactivate modules
📋 Main Menu Management NEW
get_main_menu_links- Retrieve ps_mainmenu navigation linksupdate_main_menu_link- Edit existing menu linksadd_main_menu_link- Add new navigation links
💾 Cache Management NEW
clear_cache- Clear PrestaShop cache (all types)get_cache_status- Monitor cache configuration
🎨 Theme Management NEW
get_themes- Get current theme informationupdate_theme_setting- Configure theme settings
⚙️ Store Administration
test_connection- Test API connectionget_shop_info- Comprehensive store statistics
📋 Installation
⚠️ Recommended Installation (Virtual Environment)
This approach prevents module conflicts and ensures reliable installation:
Windows:
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/latinogino/prestashop-mcp.git
cd prestashop-mcp
# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv_prestashop
# Activate virtual environment
.\venv_prestashop\Scripts\Activate.ps1
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Install package in development mode
pip install -e .
# Verify installation
python -c "import prestashop_mcp; print('✅ Installation successful')"
# Note the Python path for Claude Desktop configuration
Write-Host "Python Path: $((Get-Command python).Source)"
Linux/macOS:
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/latinogino/prestashop-mcp.git
cd prestashop-mcp
# Create virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv_prestashop
# Activate virtual environment
source venv_prestashop/bin/activate
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Install package in development mode
pip install -e .
# Verify installation
python -c "import prestashop_mcp; print('✅ Installation successful')"
# Note the Python path for Claude Desktop configuration
which python
⚙️ Configuration
Create a .env file based on .env.example:
# PrestaShop Configuration
PRESTASHOP_SHOP_URL=https://your-shop.example.com
PRESTASHOP_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY
# Logging
LOG_LEVEL=INFO
🎯 Usage
🤖 With Claude Desktop
Using Virtual Environment (Recommended)
Add this configuration to claude_desktop_config.json:
Windows:
{
"mcpServers": {
"prestashop": {
"command": "C:\\\\path\\\\to\\\\prestashop-mcp\\\\venv_prestashop\\\\Scripts\\\\python.exe",
"args": ["-m", "prestashop_mcp.prestashop_mcp_server"],
"cwd": "C:\\\\path\\\\to\\\\prestashop-mcp",
"env": {
"PRESTASHOP_SHOP_URL": "https://your-shop.example.com",
"PRESTASHOP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Linux/macOS:
{
"mcpServers": {
"prestashop": {
"command": "/path/to/prestashop-mcp/venv_prestashop/bin/python",
"args": ["-m", "prestashop_mcp.prestashop_mcp_server"],
"cwd": "/path/to/prestashop-mcp",
"env": {
"PRESTASHOP_SHOP_URL": "https://your-shop.example.com",
"PRESTASHOP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
💻 CLI Usage
# Activate virtual environment first (if using venv)
source venv_prestashop/bin/activate # Linux/macOS
.\venv_prestashop\Scripts\Activate.ps1 # Windows
# With environment variables
prestashop-mcp
# With direct parameters
prestashop-mcp --shop-url https://your-shop.com --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
# Debug mode
prestashop-mcp --log-level DEBUG
🆕 Extended Functionality Examples
Module Management
"Show me all modules in my PrestaShop store"
"Activate the ps_mainmenu module"
"Deactivate the blockcart module"
"Get details for the ps_featuredproducts module"
Main Menu Management
"Show me all main menu links"
"Add a new menu link called 'Special Offers' pointing to /special-offers"
"Update menu link 3 to point to /new-products"
"Make menu link 5 inactive"
Cache Management
"Clear all PrestaShop cache"
"Show me the current cache status"
"Check if CSS cache is enabled"
Theme Management
"Show me current theme settings"
"Update the PS_LOGO setting to /img/new-logo.png"
"Change the PS_THEME_NAME to my-custom-theme"
🆕 Unified Product API
The get_products tool handles all product retrieval scenarios with a single, powerful interface:
Use Cases:
| Scenario | Parameters | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Single Product Details | product_id="15", include_stock=true, include_category_info=true | Complete product info with stock & category |
| Product List | limit=20, category_id="5" | List of products in category 5 |
| Enhanced List | limit=10, include_details=true, include_stock=true | Full product details with stock for 10 products |
| Filtered Search | name_filter="laptop", include_details=true | All laptop products with complete information |
| Custom Fields | display="id,name,price", limit=50 | Specific fields only for 50 products |
🛠️ Advanced Features
ps_mainmenu Integration
The ps_mainmenu module management allows you to:
- Retrieve all main navigation links
- Add custom navigation items
- Update existing menu links (name, URL, status)
- Control menu link positioning
Cache Performance Optimization
Cache management includes:
- Clear all cache types (CSS, JS, Template, General)
- Monitor cache status for performance optimization
- Toggle cache settings for development/production
Module Lifecycle Management
Complete module control:
- List all installed modules with status
- Install new modules programmatically
- Activate/deactivate modules as needed
- Get detailed module information
Theme Customization
Theme management capabilities:
- View current theme configuration
- Update theme-specific settings
- Manage logos and visual elements
- Configure theme-related PrestaShop settings
🔧 Troubleshooting
❌ Common Issues
"ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'prestashop_mcp'"
Solution: Use virtual environment and ensure package is installed:
# Check if in virtual environment
python -c "import sys; print(sys.prefix)"
# Reinstall package
pip install -e .
# Verify installation
python -c "import prestashop_mcp; print('Module found')"
Module Management Issues
Check Module Permissions:
# Ensure your API key has module management permissions
curl -u "YOUR_API_KEY:" https://your-shop.com/api/modules?output_format=JSON
Cache Clear Not Working
Alternative Cache Clear: If the API-based cache clear doesn't work, you may need to:
- Check PrestaShop permissions for API user
- Use manual cache clearing in PrestaShop admin
- Verify cache directory write permissions
🔍 Debug Mode
Enable debug logging in Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"prestashop": {
"command": "path/to/python",
"args": ["-m", "prestashop_mcp.prestashop_mcp_server"],
"cwd": "path/to/prestashop-mcp",
"env": {
"PRESTASHOP_SHOP_URL": "https://your-shop.example.com",
"PRESTASHOP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"LOG_LEVEL": "DEBUG"
}
}
}
}
📊 Project Structure
prestashop-mcp/
├── src/prestashop_mcp/ # Main Package
│ ├── prestashop_mcp_server.py # MCP Server (Extended)
│ ├── prestashop_client.py # PrestaShop API Client (Extended)
│ ├── config.py # Configuration Management
│ └── cli.py # Command Line Interface
├── tests/ # All Tests
│ ├── test_config.py # Unit Tests
│ └── test_crud_operations.py # CRUD Integration Tests
├── venv_prestashop/ # Virtual Environment (after setup)
├── README.md # Documentation
├── CHANGELOG.md # Version History
├── pyproject.toml # Package Configuration
└── requirements.txt # All Dependencies
📖 API Documentation
PrestaShop API
Complete PrestaShop API documentation:
Authentication
curl -u "API_KEY:" https://your-shop.com/api/configurations?output_format=JSON
Important Endpoints
- Products:
/api/products - Categories:
/api/categories - Customers:
/api/customers - Orders:
/api/orders - Stock:
/api/stock_availables - Order Status:
/api/order_states - Modules:
/api/modulesNEW - Configurations:
/api/configurationsNEW
🧪 Development
🏗️ Development Environment
# Activate virtual environment
source venv_prestashop/bin/activate # Linux/macOS
.\venv_prestashop\Scripts\Activate.ps1 # Windows
# All dependencies (including test dependencies) are in requirements.txt
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Run tests
pytest
# Run tests with coverage
pytest --cov=src/prestashop_mcp --cov-report=html
# Run comprehensive integration tests
python tests/test_crud_operations.py
📖 Resources
- PrestaShop Official Documentation
- Model Context Protocol Specification
- Claude Desktop MCP Integration
- GitHub Repository
📄 License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
📝 Changelog
See CHANGELOG.md for a detailed history of changes.
🏗️ Project Status & Development Notes
📋 Maintenance Status
⚠️ Limited Maintenance: I currently do not plan to actively maintain this repository. The PrestaShop MCP Server was rather a test of how an MCP server can be created without significant own programming experience and largely based on LLMs and MCPs.
🧪 Experimental Nature
This project served as a Proof of Concept for:
- LLM-Assisted Development: Development of complex software integration solutions with minimal manual programming
- MCP Server Architecture: Practical implementation of the Model Context Protocol specification
- AI-Driven E-Commerce Integration: Automated PrestaShop management through natural language
- No-Code/Low-Code Approach: Maximum use of AI tools for professional software development
🐳 Planned Docker Distribution
Upcoming Features: It is still planned to provide the entire MCP server as a ready-made Docker container as soon as all functions are implemented as desired.
Benefits of Docker deployment:
- ✅ Zero-Configuration Setup: Easy installation without complex Python environment
- ✅ Consistent Environment: Identical behavior on all platforms
- ✅ Isolated Dependencies: No conflicts with local Python installations
- ✅ Production-Ready: Optimized for productive use
- ✅ Auto-Updates: Easy update to new versions
Planned Docker usage:
# Future Docker installation (planned)
docker pull latinogino/prestashop-mcp:latest
docker run -e PRESTASHOP_SHOP_URL=https://your-shop.com \
-e PRESTASHOP_API_KEY=your-key \
-p 8080:8080 \
latinogino/prestashop-mcp:latest
🎯 Manage your complete PrestaShop store including modules, cache, themes, and navigation through natural language with Claude Desktop!