Printify
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integrating AI assistants with Printify's print-on-demand platform
What is Printify?
Printify is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol (mcp) server for integrating ai assistants with printify's print-on-demand platform
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integrating AI assistants with Printify's print-on-demand platform
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integrating AI ass
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx printifyConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Printify
Printify MCP Server connects AI assistants to Printify's print-on-demand platform, exposing the full Printify API as callable tools. It lets you manage shops, browse the product catalog, create and publish products, generate AI-designed images via Replicate's FLUX model, and upload artwork — all from a single Claude conversation. Developers and e-commerce sellers use it to automate product creation workflows that would otherwise require manual work in the Printify dashboard.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- A Printify account and API key from printify.com/app/account/api
- REPLICATE_API_TOKEN from replicate.com (optional, needed for AI image generation)
- IMGBB_API_KEY from imgbb.com (required only when using FLUX 1.1 Pro Ultra image model)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository and install dependencies
Download the Printify MCP server source code and install its Node.js dependencies.
git clone https://github.com/tsavo/printify-mcp.git
cd printify-mcp
npm installCreate a .env file with your API credentials
Copy the environment template and fill in your Printify API key. Add optional keys for AI image generation if needed.
PRINTIFY_API_KEY=your_printify_api_key_here
PRINTIFY_SHOP_ID=your_default_shop_id
REPLICATE_API_TOKEN=your_replicate_token_here
IMGBB_API_KEY=your_imgbb_key_hereBuild the project
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript so the server is ready to run.
npm run buildConfigure Claude Desktop to use the server
Add the Printify MCP server to your claude_desktop_config.json so Claude can call its tools.
{
"mcpServers": {
"printify": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/printify-mcp/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"PRINTIFY_API_KEY": "your_printify_api_key_here",
"PRINTIFY_SHOP_ID": "your_default_shop_id",
"REPLICATE_API_TOKEN": "your_replicate_token_here"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop and verify the connection
Restart the client. Ask Claude to list your shops — a successful response confirms the server is connected.
Printify Examples
Client configuration
Full claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Printify MCP server using a locally built binary.
{
"mcpServers": {
"printify": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/printify-mcp/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"PRINTIFY_API_KEY": "your_printify_api_key_here",
"PRINTIFY_SHOP_ID": "your_default_shop_id",
"REPLICATE_API_TOKEN": "your_replicate_token_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that exercise product creation, AI image generation, and catalog browsing.
- "List all my Printify shops and show me the products in my main shop"
- "Create a t-shirt with an AI-generated front design showing a futuristic cityscape in neon colors, priced at $24.99 for all sizes"
- "Generate a product description for my 'Galaxy Explorer' hoodie"
- "Show me all available print providers for unisex t-shirts"
- "Publish product ID 12345 to my Etsy store"Troubleshooting Printify
API calls fail with 401 Unauthorized
Double-check that PRINTIFY_API_KEY is the personal access token from printify.com/app/account/api — not an OAuth token. Make sure it is passed in the 'env' block of your MCP config, not only in your shell.
generate-and-upload-image fails with an IMGBB error
IMGBB_API_KEY is required when using the FLUX 1.1 Pro Ultra model for image hosting. Obtain a free key from api.imgbb.com and add it to your .env or the MCP server env block.
Server exits immediately with 'Cannot find module dist/index.js'
Run 'npm run build' inside the printify-mcp directory first. The repository ships TypeScript source; the dist/ folder is generated during the build step.
Frequently Asked Questions about Printify
What is Printify?
Printify is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol (mcp) server for integrating ai assistants with printify's print-on-demand platform It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Printify?
Follow the installation instructions on the Printify GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Printify?
Printify works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Printify free to use?
Yes, Printify is open source and available under the ISC license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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