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For Developers

There are two ways to build and deploy MCP servers:

Build ServersMethodsDescription
Item DI IntegrationsConvert REST APIs into a functional MCP server using Item DI.Each API endpoint becomes a tool, accessible through MCP clients like Item MCP or Cursor.
MCP SDKsDevelop and deploy custom MCP servers using official SDKs.servers can be hosted remotely (SSE) or run locally (STDIO) via platforms like Cursor.

Build MCP Servers

Item MCP follows the Model Context Protocol (MCP), supporting tool-based servers, where each server exposes its capabilities through defined tools.

Method 1: Build Servers via Item DI

Item DI is a data integration platform that supports syncing between external channels (e.g., Shopify, Amazon) and internal systems (e.g., Item OMS, Item WMS).

A key extension of its integration capability is the ability to expose configured API as an MCP server. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the Developer Guide (opens in a new tab).

Method 2: Build Servers via Official SDKs

MCP servers can be developed in any language that supports stdin/stdout or streaming, and structured to expose tools as per the MCP spec. Servers built this way can be:

  • Deployed to the cloud using SSE (Server-Sent Events)

  • Run locally using STDIO in MCP-compatible clients (e.g., Cursor)

Official SDKs:

Publish Servers

  • Item DI Integrations are published automatically once configured.

  • Custom-developed servers (via SDKs) must be submitted manually.

Follow the steps below to submit your server to the Item MCP Marketplace:

Step 1: Provide Basic Server Info

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  1. Log in to item MCP with your account credentials.
  2. Click Build MCP from the header to open the server setup page.
  3. Fill in the required service information:
    • Service Name
    • Service Provider
    • Tags
    • Logo
    • Description
  4. Click Next to continue.

Step 2: Enter MCP Server URL

  1. Select the service type:
    • STDIO
    • SSE
  2. Provide the JSON configuration for STDIO type and the service URL for SSE connection.
  3. Click Next.

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Step 3: Upload Markdown File

  1. Upload a Markdown (.md) file that provides a detailed introduction and documentation for your MCP server.
  2. Click Next.

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Step 4: Upload Video Tutorial

  1. Upload a video tutorial that demonstrates how to deploy and use your MCP server.
  2. Click Submit to complete the registration process.
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