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Printful MCP

Open-source Printful MCP (Purple-Horizons/printful-mcp). Python MCP with ~17 tools for Printful API v2 — catalog, orders, mockups, shipping, and store analytics for Claude and Cursor.

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Overview

Printful MCP (Purple-Horizons/printful-mcp) is a Python Model Context Protocol server for Printful's print-on-demand API. It targets Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP hosts that need catalog browsing, order management, mockup generation, shipping helpers, and store analytics without hand-writing Printful REST calls.

The README describes production-oriented touches: Pydantic validation, rate-limit handling, dual JSON/Markdown outputs, stdio (default) plus HTTP/SSE transports, and an optional Cursor skill that teaches the agent how to use the tools.

Key Features

  • Printful API v2 coverage: Broad tool set across catalog, orders, fulfillment, and analytics (README cites on the order of 17 tools).
  • Mockups & catalog: Browse products and generate mockups for POD merchandising workflows.
  • Order automation: Create and manage Printful orders from the assistant thread.
  • Shipping helpers: Rate/shipping oriented tools for fulfillment planning.
  • Transport options: stdio for desktop editors; HTTP/SSE for remote clients.
  • Cursor skill: Bundled guidance so agents apply Printful workflows more reliably.

How to Use

  1. Install an MCP-compatible host (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.).
  2. Clone or install the server from https://github.com/Purple-Horizons/printful-mcp and follow the README for build / npx / Docker commands.
  3. Create API credentials for the underlying platform and put them in the MCP env block — never commit secrets.
  4. Register the server in your client MCP config (Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor mcp.json), then restart the client.
  5. Start with read-only prompts; enable write tools only after you understand scopes and confirmation settings.

Pricing

Plan Billing Price Notes
printful-mcp — Free (OSS, MIT per README badges) Python 3.10+; needs PRINTFUL_API_KEY
Printful Per Printful product/fulfillment Varies POD manufacturing & shipping billed by Printful

Best For

Print-on-demand sellers and agencies running Printful who want Claude/Cursor to stand up products, check stock/pricing, or push orders during merchandising sessions.

FAQ

Official Printful MCP?

Community project by Purple Horizons using Printful's public API — not presented as Printful's first-party MCP in the README branding.

How do I install?

Clone, pip install -e ., set PRINTFUL_API_KEY, then register the python -m printful_mcp command in Cursor/Claude MCP config.

v1 vs v2?

README claims API v2 support with smart v1 fallback for legacy features.

Affiliate note?

The upstream README may include Printful signup referral links; FlowCay does not add affiliate parameters unless you supply them.