Merchant Context
by @ihint · io.github.ihint/merchant-context
Resolve sourced merchant facts and safe actions before an agent acts.
- Category
- Knowledge and memory
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 9 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http merchant-context https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcpClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcpCursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"merchant-context": {
"url": "https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcp"
}
}
}Tools it offers
9 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
get_service_infoDescribe the Merchant Context service, price, and inspection checks.check_merchantRun a free merchant-site diagnostic. Agents should use resolve_merchant before relying on merchant facts or actions.resolve_merchantResolve cached merchant identity, sourced facts, offers, terms, freshness, and safe actions for free. Call this before relying on merchant facts or starting an action.search_merchantsSearch cached merchant records by sourced offer, place, price, timing, policy, action support, and freshness. Payment and adoption never change order.compare_offersCompare only sourced offer fields from two or more merchants. Unknown values stay unknown and payment never changes order.get_safe_actionsReturn current merchant-owned action URLs, exact inputs, authority, confirmation, expiry, retry rules, recovery, and attribution.preflightResolve one merchant, evaluate sourced intent constraints, select a safe action, state approval, and return attribution.refresh_merchantPay for a fresh merchant inspection and cache refresh. Show the price and get explicit human approval first.inspect_merchantCompatibility alias for refresh_merchant. Show the price and get explicit human approval first.
Questions
What is the Merchant Context MCP server?
Resolve sourced merchant facts and safe actions before an agent acts. It is made by @ihint and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.ihint/merchant-context. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add Merchant Context to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http merchant-context https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcp
How do I add Merchant Context to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcp.
How do I add Merchant Context to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "merchant-context": { "url": "https://api.merchant.atomandbits.com/mcp" } } }
Does Merchant Context work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can Merchant Context do?
It gives your AI 9 tools, including get_service_info, check_merchant, resolve_merchant, search_merchants, compare_offers. The full list is on this page.
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