> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://chariow.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get started with MCP

> Connect your Chariow store to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other AI tools

This guide explains how to connect your AI tool to your Chariow store using the Model Context Protocol.

## MCP endpoint

All AI tools connect to the same endpoint:

```
https://mcp.chariow.com/public
```

This endpoint supports both Streamable HTTP and SSE (Server-Sent Events).

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## Claude

Claude supports MCP through custom connectors on both Claude Desktop and Claude.ai (Pro/Max plans).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    In Claude Desktop or Claude.ai, go to **Settings** → **Connectors**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add custom connector">
    Click **Add custom connector** and enter:

    * **URL:** `https://mcp.chariow.com/public`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Click **Add**. You'll be redirected to Chariow to authorise access to your store.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start using">
    Open a new conversation and ask Claude about your store. For example: "Show me my recent sales".
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Custom connectors require Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise. See [Claude's MCP documentation](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-getting-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp) for details.
</Info>

***

## ChatGPT

ChatGPT supports MCP connectors for accessing external tools.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable developer mode">
    Go to **Settings** → **Apps & Connectors** → **Advanced settings** and enable developer mode.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create connector">
    Navigate to **Settings** → **Connectors** → **Create** and enter:

    * **Connector name:** Chariow
    * **Description:** Access your Chariow store data
    * **Connector URL:** `https://mcp.chariow.com/public`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Complete the OAuth flow to connect your Chariow account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use in chat">
    Start a new chat, click **+**, select **More**, and choose Chariow from your available tools.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  ChatGPT will show tool-call confirmations. Write operations require approval unless you choose to remember your decision.
</Info>

***

## Cursor

Cursor connects to remote MCP servers through configuration files.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open MCP settings">
    Go to **Settings** → **Features** → **MCP**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add server">
    Click **Add new MCP server** and select **SSE** as the type. Or create a configuration file at `.cursor/mcp.json`:
  </Step>
</Steps>

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chariow": {
      "url": "https://mcp.chariow.com/public"
    }
  }
}
```

<Steps>
  <Step title="Authenticate">
    When you first use a Chariow tool, you'll be prompted to authenticate via OAuth.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  See [Cursor's MCP documentation](https://cursor.com/docs/context/mcp) for more configuration options.
</Info>

***

## Windsurf

Windsurf supports remote MCP servers through its extensions settings.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open settings">
    Go to **Settings** → **Extensions** → **MCP**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add server">
    Add a new MCP server with:
  </Step>
</Steps>

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chariow": {
      "url": "https://mcp.chariow.com/public"
    }
  }
}
```

<Steps>
  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Complete the OAuth flow when prompted to connect your Chariow account.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Claude Code (CLI)

For Claude Code, add the Chariow server using the CLI:

```bash theme={null}
claude mcp add --transport http chariow https://mcp.chariow.com/public
```

You'll be prompted to authenticate via OAuth on first use.

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## Verify connection

After setup, verify your connection is working:

1. Start a new conversation with your AI tool
2. Ask: **"Show me my Chariow store information"**
3. The AI should display your store name, URL, and settings

Try these example prompts:

* "List my recent sales"
* "How many customers do I have?"
* "What are my best-selling products?"

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Connection not working">
    * Verify the URL is correct: `https://mcp.chariow.com/public`
    * Restart your AI tool completely
    * Try removing and re-adding the connector
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Authentication failed">
    * Ensure you're logged into your Chariow account
    * Check that your store is active
    * Clear browser cookies and try again
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tools not appearing">
    * Restart your AI tool
    * For file-based config, verify JSON syntax is valid
    * In ChatGPT, click **Refresh** in Connectors settings
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rate limited">
    The MCP server allows 60 requests per minute. Wait a moment before continuing.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Revoke access

To disconnect an AI tool from your store:

1. Go to your [Chariow Dashboard](https://app.chariow.com)
2. Navigate to **Settings** → **API Keys**
3. Find the MCP connection and click **Revoke**

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