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Shopify Dev MCP Server

MCP server by Shopify

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Shopify Dev MCP Server at a glance

Shopify Dev MCP Server is an official MCP server from Shopify. It lets an AI coding assistant search Shopify docs, explore API schemas and validate Shopify code.

Connects to
Payments and commerce
Hosting
Local · stdio
Sign-in
None
Price
Free
Works with
Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Antigravity
Best for
Developers building Shopify apps and themes
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Shopify Dev MCP Server

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: None.

Install or connect
npx -y @shopify/dev-mcp@latest

What Shopify Dev MCP Server can do

The Shopify Dev MCP server connects coding agents to current Shopify developer docs and API schemas. It also validates GraphQL queries and Liquid code and is now part of the Shopify AI Toolkit.

Tools it exposes include
Search Shopify developer docsIntrospect GraphQL Admin API schemaValidate GraphQL queriesValidate Liquid templatesPolaris and Functions reference

Best for: developers building Shopify apps and themes

Pros

  • No auth needed
  • Keeps agents on current API versions
  • Catches bad GraphQL and Liquid early

Cons

  • Developer docs tool and not a store data tool
  • Needs Node.js to run locally

Shopify Dev MCP Server FAQ

Is Shopify Dev MCP Server free?

Yes. It is free and needs no Shopify account.

How do I connect Shopify Dev MCP Server?

Run npx -y @shopify/dev-mcp@latest as a stdio server or install the Shopify AI Toolkit plugin.

What can Shopify Dev MCP Server do?

It can search Shopify docs, introspect API schemas and validate GraphQL and Liquid code.