Etsy
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A TypeScript-based MCP server for interacting with the Etsy API, featuring a simple notes system.
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- profplum700
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Setup
Install Etsy in your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and others).
Repository: https://github.com/profplum700/etsy-mcp-server
Follow the installation instructions in the repository README, then restart your MCP client.
This project exposes a subset of theEtsy APIthrough the Model Context Protocol. It allows tools to be called from an MCP client to retrieve shop data and manage listings.
The server requires a valid Etsy API keystring, shared secret, and OAuth refresh token. You can provide these credentials in two ways:
- Environment Variables: SetETSY_API_KEY,ETSY_SHARED_SECRET, andETSY_REFRESH_TOKEN.
- Settings File: Create anetsy_mcp_settings.jsonfile by copyingetsy_mcp_settings.example.jsonand filling in your credentials.
If you do not yet have a refresh token, run the following helper script:
npx tsx src/get-refresh-token --keystring YOUR_KEY --shared-secret YOUR_SECRET
The script opens a browser window for authentication and prints the refresh token to the console.
These instructions are for running the server directly on your machine for development purposes.
You can also usenpm run watchto automatically rebuild the server when you make code changes.
For local development, place youretsy_mcp_settings.jsonfile in the project root directory (same level aspackage.json). The server will automatically detect and load it.
Important: This MCP server communicates over stdio and is designed to be connected to by MCP clients (like Claude Desktop, Cline, or other MCP-compatible applications). When run directly, it will start and wait for MCP protocol messages. To test functionality, use the MCP Inspector (see Debugging section) or connect it to an MCP client.
To use this server with an MCP client, you typically need to:
- Claude Desktop: Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop settings
- Cline: Configure the server in your MCP server settings
- Other MCP Clients: Refer to your client's documentation for adding MCP servers
The server will be started automatically by the MCP client when needed.
This is the recommended method for deployment or for running the server in a standardized environment.
Option 2: Pull from Registry(when available)
# Future: docker pull etsy-mcp-server:latest
For Docker usage, youretsy_mcp_settings.jsonfile should be located in the same directory where you run thedocker runcommand. The./in the volume mount refers to your current working directory.
Important: MCP servers are not long-running background services. When you start the container, it will:
- Load your Etsy credentials (from environment variables or settings file)
- Print "Etsy MCP server running on stdio"
- Wait for MCP protocol messages on stdin
- Exit after a short time if no MCP client connects
This is normal behavior. The container is designed to be started by MCP clients when needed, not to run continuously like a web server.
You can supply your Etsy credentials either as environment variables or by mounting your settings file.
docker run --rm \ -e ETSY_API_KEY=YOUR_KEY \ -e ETSY_SHARED_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET \ -e ETSY_REFRESH_TOKEN=YOUR_TOKEN \ etsy-mcp-server
docker run --rm -e ETSY_API_KEY=YOUR_KEY -e ETSY_SHARED_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET -e ETSY_REFRESH_TOKEN=YOUR_TOKEN etsy-mcp-server
Create anetsy_mcp_settings.jsonfile in your current directory. Then, mount it into the container using the-vflag:
docker run --rm \ -v ./etsy_mcp_settings.json:/usr/src/app/etsy_mcp_settings.json \ etsy-mcp-server
docker run --rm -v ./etsy_mcp_settings.json:/usr/src/app/etsy_mcp_settings.json etsy-mcp-server
To use this Docker container with MCP clients:
- Claude Desktop: Configure the server to use the Docker command in your Claude Desktop settings
- Cline: Set up the Docker command as your MCP server startup command
- Other MCP Clients: Use the appropriate Docker command as the server executable
{ "command": "docker", "args": [ "run", "--rm", "-v", "./etsy_mcp_settings.json:/usr/src/app/etsy_mcp_settings.json", "etsy-mcp-server" ] }
The MCP client will automatically start the container when it needs to use the Etsy tools and stop it when done.
For easier management, use Docker Compose:
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Copy.env.exampleto.envand fill in your credentials:
cp .env.example .env # Edit .env with your Etsy API credentials
Multi-platform Builds(for ARM64/Apple Silicon):
# Build for multiple architectures docker buildx build --platform linux/amd64,linux/arm64 -t etsy-mcp-server:latest . # Or build specifically for ARM64 (Apple Silicon) docker buildx build --platform linux/arm64 -t etsy-mcp-server:arm64 .
# Tag for registry docker tag etsy-mcp-server:latest your-registry.com/etsy-mcp-server:1.0.0 # Push to registry docker push your-registry.com/etsy-mcp-server:1.0.0
- Container exits immediately: This is normal behavior for MCP servers when no client connects
- Permission denied: Ensure Docker has proper file system access
- Settings file not found: Check volume mount path matches your file location
- Environment variables not loaded: Verify.envfile syntax and variable names
# Check container logs docker logs etsy-mcp-server # Run container interactively for debugging docker run -it --rm etsy-mcp-server sh # Test container with manual input echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/list","id":1}' | docker run -i --rm etsy-mcp-server
Fetch information about a shop. Required argument:shop_id.
Return basic info about the authenticated user, includinguser_idandshop_id. This endpoint takes no arguments.
List the listings in a shop. Supports an optionalstateparameter (e.g.active,draft). Requiresshop_id.
Create a new physical draft listing usingPOST /v3/application/shops/{shop_id}/listings. The tool accepts all fields supported by Etsy'screateDraftListingendpoint.
Upload an image to a listing. Requiresshop_id,listing_idandimage_path. (Implementation is currently a placeholder.)
Update an existing listing. Requiresshop_idandlisting_id. Optional fields includetitle,descriptionandprice.
Retrieve receipts for a shop. Requiresshop_id.
Retrieve the list of sections in a shop. Requiresshop_id.
Retrieve a single shop section byshop_idandshop_section_id.
Retrieve the full hierarchy of seller taxonomy nodes.
List product properties supported for a specific taxonomy node. Requirestaxonomy_id.
For debugging and testing the server functionality, use the MCP Inspector with thelocal development setup:
- Start a proxy server and web interface
- Launch the locally built MCP server
- Provide a URL to view communication logs and test tools interactively
Important: The MCP Inspector only works with the local development setup, not with Docker. This is because:
- Docker containers start and exit quickly when no MCP client connects
- The inspector needs direct access to the server process
- Network isolation prevents the inspector from communicating with containerized servers
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For Development and Testing: Use local development with the MCP Inspector
For Deployment: Use Docker with MCP clients
docker build -t etsy-mcp-server . # Then use with your MCP client
This approach gives you the best of both worlds: interactive debugging locally and reliable deployment with Docker.
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