Amazon Cart MCP Server

Local MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants to interact with your personal Amazon cart through browser automation. Works with Claude Desktop, Poke, and any MCP-compatible client.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This tool uses browser automation to interact with Amazon.com.

• Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use complies with Amazon's Terms of Service
• This project is for personal, educational use only - not for commercial automation or reselling
• Use at your own risk - the authors assume no liability for any violations of Amazon's policies or consequences thereof
• Not affiliated with Amazon - this is an independent, unofficial tool
• Amazon may change their website or policies at any time, potentially breaking functionality
• Excessive automation may result in account restrictions or bans

By using this software, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

Features

• 🔍 Search Amazon - Find products by search query
• 🛒 Add to Cart - Add items to your Amazon cart automatically
• 👀 View Cart - Check current cart contents and subtotal
• 🔐 Login Persistence - Session saved locally for seamless use
• 🌐 Secure Access - Bearer token authentication via ngrok tunnel

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js v20 or higher
• npm or yarn
• ngrok account (free tier works)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/meimakes/amazon-mcp-server.git
   cd amazon-mcp-server
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Configure environment:

   cp .env .env.local  # Optional: keep your settings separate
   

   Edit .env and set:

   • AUTH_TOKEN - Generate a secure random token (required)
   • HEADLESS=false - For first-time login
   • AMAZON_DOMAIN=amazon.com - Or your local Amazon domain

4. Build the project:

   npm run build
   

5. Start the server:

   npm start
   

6. First-time login:

   • A Chrome browser window will open
   • Log into your Amazon account manually
   • Session will be saved in ./user-data/
   • After logging in once, you can:
     • Stop the server (Ctrl+C)
     • Set HEADLESS=true in .env
     • Restart with headless mode

7. Expose via ngrok (in a separate terminal):

   npm run tunnel
   # Note the HTTPS URL (e.g., https://abc123.ngrok.io)
   

Connecting to Poke

1. Copy your ngrok URL from the terminal

2. In Poke, add a custom MCP integration:

   • URL: https://your-ngrok-url.ngrok.io/sse
   • API Key: Your AUTH_TOKEN from .env
   • Type: MCP Server

3. Important: Always use the /sse endpoint!

4. Test the connection by asking Poke:

   • "What tools do you have?"
   • "Search Amazon for wireless mouse"

Connecting to Claude Desktop

1. Build the project: npm run build
2. Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config
3. Add to mcpServers:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amazon-cart": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/amazon-mcp-server/dist/server.js"],
      "env": {
        "AUTH_TOKEN": "your-token-here",
        "HEADLESS": "true",
        "AMAZON_DOMAIN": "amazon.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

4. Restart Claude Desktop
5. You should see the Amazon tools available in the tools menu (🔧)

First-time setup: Run the server once with HEADLESS=false to log into Amazon manually. After that, set HEADLESS=true for Claude Desktop.

Available Tools

Tool	Description	Parameters
search_amazon	Search for products on Amazon	query (required)
add_to_cart	Add a product to cart	query or asin, quantity (optional)
view_cart	View current cart contents	None
check_login	Verify Amazon login status	None

Architecture

┌─────────────────┐
│   Poke.com      │ (Remote AI Assistant)
│   (Cloud)       │
└────────┬────────┘
         │ HTTPS
         ↓
┌─────────────────┐
│     ngrok       │ (Secure Tunnel)
│  Public HTTPS   │
└────────┬────────┘
         │ Local
         ↓
┌─────────────────┐
│   MCP Server    │ (Port 3000)
│   SSE + HTTP    │
└────────┬────────┘
         │
         ↓
┌─────────────────┐
│   Puppeteer     │ (Browser Automation)
│  + Chrome       │
│  (Persistent    │
│   Session)      │
└─────────────────┘

Configuration

Environment Variables

Variable	Default	Description
PORT	3000	Server port
AUTH_TOKEN	required	Bearer token for authentication
AMAZON_DOMAIN	amazon.com	Amazon domain (e.g., amazon.co.uk)
HEADLESS	false	Run browser in headless mode
USER_DATA_DIR	./user-data	Chrome user data directory

Example .env

PORT=3000
AUTH_TOKEN=a1b2c3d4-e5f6-4789-a012-3b4c5d6e7f8a
AMAZON_DOMAIN=amazon.com
HEADLESS=false
USER_DATA_DIR=./user-data

Security

⚠️ Important Security Considerations

1. AUTH_TOKEN Protection

   • Never commit .env to Git (already in .gitignore)
   • Use a cryptographically secure random token
   • Generate with: openssl rand -hex 32

2. ngrok Security

   • Free tier URLs are public but unguessable
   • Consider ngrok's authentication features for extra security
   • Upgrade to ngrok paid plan for reserved domains and IP restrictions

3. Session Data

   • Login sessions stored in ./user-data/
   • Contains cookies and authentication tokens
   • Never share or commit this directory
   • Already excluded via .gitignore

4. Network Security

   • Server only accepts authenticated requests
   • All traffic through ngrok is HTTPS encrypted
   • Local server binds to localhost only

5. Browser Automation

   • Puppeteer runs with sandbox disabled (required for some systems)
   • Session isolation via Chrome user data directory
   • No data sent to third parties

Best Practices

• ✅ Use strong, unique AUTH_TOKEN
• ✅ Never share your ngrok URL publicly
• ✅ Regularly rotate AUTH_TOKEN
• ✅ Monitor server logs for suspicious activity
• ✅ Keep dependencies updated (npm audit)
• ✅ Use HEADLESS=true in production
• ⚠️ This is for personal use only - not production-ready for multi-user scenarios

Troubleshooting

Tools Not Showing in Poke

1. Restart the server
2. Delete and re-add the MCP connection in Poke
3. Check server logs for tools/list request
4. Verify ngrok tunnel is active

Items Not Added to Cart

1. Verify you're logged into Amazon:
   • Check the browser window (if visible)
   • Or ask Poke to run check_login
2. If not logged in:
   • Set HEADLESS=false
   • Restart server
   • Log in manually in the browser window

Connection Keeps Dropping

• Normal behavior - Poke reconnects as needed
• If persistent, check ngrok connection: curl https://your-url.ngrok.io/health

Computer Sleep Mode

• Server and ngrok pause when computer sleeps
• Poke will reconnect automatically on wake
• To prevent sleep: Run caffeinate in a separate terminal (macOS)

Development

Project Structure

amazon-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── server.ts       # MCP server + SSE implementation
│   ├── amazon.ts       # Amazon automation logic
│   ├── browser.ts      # Puppeteer browser management
│   └── types.ts        # TypeScript interfaces
├── dist/               # Compiled JavaScript (gitignored)
├── user-data/          # Chrome session data (gitignored)
├── .env                # Environment config (gitignored)
└── package.json

Running in Development

npm run dev    # Uses ts-node, no build required

Building

npm run build  # Compiles TypeScript to dist/

Testing

Health Check

curl http://localhost:3000/health

Expected response:

{"status":"ok","server":"amazon-mcp-server"}

Test SSE Connection

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  http://localhost:3000/sse

Should maintain an open connection with heartbeats.

Compliance Notes

This project is designed for personal, single-user use only. It is not intended for:

• ❌ Multi-tenant deployments
• ❌ Production SaaS applications
• ❌ SOC 2 Type II compliance scenarios
• ❌ HIPAA or other regulated data handling
• ❌ Commercial automation at scale

If you need enterprise-grade compliance, consider:

• Implementing proper authentication (OAuth 2.0)
• Adding audit logging
• Using encrypted storage for sessions
• Deploying to compliant infrastructure (AWS, GCP with compliance certifications)
• Implementing rate limiting and abuse prevention

Contributing

Contributions welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

• 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
• 📧 Contact: via GitHub

Author

Created by @meimakes

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Note: Keep your computer awake while running the server. The ngrok tunnel and SSE connections are sensitive to network interruptions.