Official Shopify Dev MCP server from the Shopify AI Toolkit: connects Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, and similar clients to Shopify developer documentation, GraphQL schemas, and validation workflows without guessing API shapes. Runs locally via npx using the @shopify/dev-mcp package; Shopify documents that no authentication is required for this developer-resources server. Part of Shopify's broader AI Toolkit alongside plugins and optional skill bundles.
Use cases
- Agent-assisted Shopify app scaffolding with accurate Admin API references
- Exploring GraphQL schema and Liquid patterns while editing extensions
- Validating theme or Functions snippets against current Shopify docs
- Onboarding developers who need conversational access to Shopify.dev content
- Pairing MCP with Shopify CLI workflows documented in the AI Toolkit
Key features
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor
- Codex
- Gemini CLI
- VS Code
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the Dev MCP server need Shopify credentials?
- Shopify states the Dev MCP server runs locally and does not require authentication for developer-resource access; store execution features may use separate CLI flows documented on shopify.dev.
- What Node.js version is required?
- Shopify documents Node.js 18 or higher for the AI Toolkit installations that include Dev MCP.
- Is this the same as Storefront MCP?
- No—Shopify also documents Storefront MCP endpoints tied to merchant catalogs. Dev MCP focuses on developer documentation and tooling surfaced through the AI Toolkit.
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