Printful
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Printful's print-on-demand API. Automate product browsing, order management, mockup generation & shipping with AI assistants like Claude & Cursor. 17 tools covering catalog, orders, fulfillment & store analytic
What is Printful?
Printful is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol (mcp) server for printful's print-on-demand api. automate product browsing, order management, mockup generation & shipping with ai assistants like claude & cursor. 17 tools cove...
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Printful's print-on-demand API. Automate product browsing, order management, mockup generation & shipping with AI assistants like Claude & Cursor. 17 tools covering catalog, orders, fulfillment & store analytic
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Printful's print-on-
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx printfulConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Printful
The Printful MCP Server gives AI assistants like Claude direct access to Printful's print-on-demand API through 17 tools covering product catalog browsing, order creation and fulfillment, mockup generation, file uploads, shipping rate calculation, and store analytics. It supports both API v2 and v1 fallback, with built-in rate limiting for Printful's 120 requests/60-second limit.
Prerequisites
- A Printful account with an API key (generated at printful.com/dashboard/store/api)
- Python 3.9+ with pip installed
- Git for cloning the repository
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Clone the repository
Clone the Printful MCP server source and enter the project directory.
git clone https://github.com/Purple-Horizons/printful-ph-mcp.git
cd printful-ph-mcpInstall the Python package
Install the package in editable mode so the printful_mcp module is importable as a Python module.
pip install -e .Create your .env file
Copy the provided example environment file and insert your Printful API key. The API key is the only required credential.
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and set:
# PRINTFUL_API_KEY=your_printful_api_key_hereConfigure Claude Desktop
Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration. The server runs as a Python module with the API key passed as an environment variable.
{
"mcpServers": {
"printful": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "printful_mcp"],
"env": {
"PRINTFUL_API_KEY": "your_printful_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}Verify the connection
Restart Claude Desktop and ask Claude to list your Printful stores. A successful response with store names confirms the server is connected.
Printful Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration running the Printful MCP server as a Python module with the required API key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"printful": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "printful_mcp"],
"env": {
"PRINTFUL_API_KEY": "your_printful_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for browsing the catalog, managing orders, generating mockups, and checking shipping.
- "Show me all t-shirts available for DTG printing under $15"
- "What's the price for variant 4011 in USD and is it in stock?"
- "Create a draft order for John Doe at 123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90001 with product variant 4011"
- "Generate a mockup for product 71 with my uploaded design file"
- "What countries does Printful ship to and what are the shipping rates to Germany?"Troubleshooting Printful
401 Unauthorized errors from the Printful API
Verify PRINTFUL_API_KEY is set correctly and that the key has not been revoked. Generate a fresh API key in your Printful dashboard under Settings > Stores > API. Ensure the key is for the correct store if you have multiple stores.
Rate limit errors (429 Too Many Requests)
Printful allows 120 requests per 60 seconds. The server has built-in rate limiting, but if you are running multiple clients simultaneously they share the same rate limit. Reduce request frequency or space out bulk operations.
Module not found: printful_mcp
Ensure you ran pip install -e . from inside the cloned repository directory. If using a virtual environment, make sure it is activated and the Python path in the MCP config points to the virtual environment's Python binary.
Frequently Asked Questions about Printful
What is Printful?
Printful is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol (mcp) server for printful's print-on-demand api. automate product browsing, order management, mockup generation & shipping with ai assistants like claude & cursor. 17 tools covering catalog, orders, fulfillment & store analytic It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Printful?
Follow the installation instructions on the Printful GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Printful?
Printful works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Printful free to use?
Yes, Printful is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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