ShopAssist-MCP
Amazon Product Search
Documentation
Amazon Product Search MCP Server
The site is live here ! : https://shopassist-sharavana.streamlit.app/
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI-powered Amazon product search and recommendations using FastMCP.
Features
- π Smart product search with Amazon API
- π€ AI-powered product recommendations using Hugging Face
- π° Price range filtering
- π Feature-based matching
- π― Tailored recommendations for Small/Medium Enterprises
Installation
1. Clone this repository and navigate to the project directory
2. Install dependencies:
# Using uv (recommended)
uv sync
# Or using pip
pip install -r requirements.txtServer Setup
Running the MCP Server
# Activate your virtual environment
source .venv/bin/activate # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
# Run the server
python main.pyThe server exposes one main tool:
- `getdata`: Search Amazon products with AI recommendations
Client Options
We provide multiple client implementations to interact with your MCP server:
1. Python Interactive Client (`client.py`)
A full-featured Python client with examples and interactive mode.
python client.pyFeatures:
- Pre-built examples (laptops, smartphones)
- Interactive search mode
- Real-time communication with MCP server
2. Command Line Interface (`cli_client.py`)
Quick command-line searches for automation and scripting.
# Basic search
python cli_client.py "laptop"
# With features and price range
python cli_client.py "laptop" --features "8GB RAM, SSD storage" --min-price 30000 --max-price 80000
# Smartphone search
python cli_client.py "smartphone" --features "good camera, 5G" --min-price 15000 --max-price 50000Arguments:
- `product`: Product to search for (required)
- `--features`, `-f`: Specific features to look for
- `--min-price`, `-min`: Minimum price in rupees
- `--max-price`, `-max`: Maximum price in rupees
3. Web Interface (`web_client.py`)
A beautiful web interface with REST API backend.
# Install additional dependencies
pip install fastapi uvicorn
# Run the web server
python web_client.pyThen open http://localhost:8000 in your browser for a user-friendly interface.
API Endpoints:
- `GET /`: Web interface
- `POST /search`: REST API for product search
- `GET /health`: Health check
4. MCP CLI Integration
You can also use the MCP CLI to interact with your server:
# Install MCP CLI if not already installed
pip install mcp
# Connect to your server
mcp connect stdio -- python main.pyUsage Examples
Example 1: Laptop Search
{
"product": "laptop",
"specific_features": "8GB RAM, SSD storage, good for programming",
"min_price": 30000,
"max_price": 80000
}Example 2: Smartphone Search
{
"product": "smartphone",
"specific_features": "good camera, long battery life, 5G support",
"min_price": 15000,
"max_price": 50000
}Example 3: Budget Headphones
{
"product": "wireless headphones",
"specific_features": "noise cancellation, comfortable",
"min_price": 1000,
"max_price": 5000
}Configuration
API Keys Required
Make sure you have:
1. Hugging Face API Token: Update `HF_API_TOKEN` in `server/buy.py`
2. RapidAPI Key: Update the `x-rapidapi-key` in `server/buy.py`
Customization
You can customize the AI recommendation prompt in the `decision_agent` function in `server/buy.py`.
Integration with Claude Desktop
To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, add this configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
{
"mcpServers": {
"amazon-search": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["path/to/your/main.py"],
"env": {}
}
}
}Troubleshooting
Common Issues
1. Import errors: Make sure you're in the correct virtual environment
2. API failures: Check your API keys and internet connection
3. Connection issues: Ensure the MCP server is running before starting clients
Error Messages
- "No result": Usually indicates API issues or no products found
- "Connection refused": MCP server is not running
- "Tool not found": Server initialization issue
Development
Adding New Features
1. Add new tools in `server/buy.py` using the `@mcp.tool()` decorator
2. Update client code to use new tools
3. Test with the interactive client first
Testing
# Test the server directly
python -c "from server.buy import mcp; print('Server loads successfully')"
# Test with the interactive client
python client.pyArchitecture
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β β’ client.py β β β’ Tool: getdata β β β’ Amazon Search β
β β’ cli_client β β β’ AI Agent β β β’ HuggingFace β
β β’ web_client β β β’ FastMCP β β β’ Recommendationsβ
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This project is open source. Please ensure you comply with the terms of service of the APIs used (Amazon, RapidAPI, Hugging Face).
Frequently asked questions
What is ShopAssist-MCP?
ShopAssist-MCP is Amazon Product Search
How do I install ShopAssist-MCP?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is ShopAssist-MCP open source?
Yes β it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/sharavanask/ShopAssist-MCP.
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