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      How to Connect the MCP-Client (Model Context Protocol) to ikas

      If you want to use AI effectively in your ikas store to automate processes and save time, the MCP-Client is your central interface for seamlessly connecting modern AI tools.

      What is the MCP-Client (Model Context Protocol Client)?

      The MCP-Client is a standardized protocol that allows various AI tools and external applications to connect securely and structurally to your ikas store.

      • MCP stands for Model Context Protocol.

      • The protocol enables tools like Claude, Cursor, or your own AI assistants to communicate via API and act in a context-aware manner.

      This makes it possible to automate tasks such as:

      • Creating products

      • Managing orders

      • Changing prices

      • Retrieving reports

      In short: The MCP-Client is the bridge between your shop and intelligent AI tools that help you manage your store more efficiently.

      Why is the MCP-Client useful?

      • Secure Access: Through individually created private apps with token control.

      • Flexibility: You can connect any AI tool that supports MCP.

      • Automation: Instead of working manually in the dashboard, AI tools can perform many processes via voice or commands.

      • Simplicity: The connection is established in just a few steps and ready to use immediately.

      Step 1: Create a Private App in ikas using MCP-Client

      1. Log in to your ikas dashboard.

      2. Go to Apps > My Apps in the left-hand menu.

      3. Click on Go to Private Apps in the top right.

      4. Click Add Private App.

      5. Give your app a name, e.g., “Claude Connection”.

      6. Enter your email address.

      7. Select MCP-Client as the App Type.

      8. Enable all access permissions (recommended).

      9. Click Save. 

      → After saving, ikas will automatically provide the necessary configuration code – including your individual API token.

      Copy this code – you will need it shortly.

      Example: Connecting Claude Desktop on macOS with MCP

      The following steps show how to properly connect Claude Desktop on a Mac to your ikas MCP-Client.

      1. Download Claude Desktop:
        You can download Claude Desktop for Mac or Windows here: https://claude.ai

      2. Launch and close Claude Desktop:

        Open Claude Desktop once, then completely quit it using Cmd + Q.

      3. Open the Terminal:

        Press Cmd + Space, type Terminal, and open it.

        Alternatively: Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal

      4. Edit or create the configuration file:

        In the Terminal, enter the following command:

        nano ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

      5. Insert the configuration code

      6. Paste the configuration code you received from the ikas dashboard after creating your private app into the file.

        Important: Make sure the entire code is inserted exactly as provided.
        You do not need to manually modify anything – your token is already included.

      7. Save and close the file:

        Ctrl + X

        Y

        Enter

      8. Restart Claude Desktop

        Open Claude Desktop again.

      9. Test the connection:

        Enter the following in Claude:
        "Is the ikas MCP connection active? Please list available tools."

      10.  Example command: Create a product

        Try the following prompt in Claude:

        "Create a new product with name Test Product, price 100 EUR, description This is a test."

         

      Example: Connecting Claude Desktop on Windows with MCP

      The following steps show how to connect Claude Desktop on Windows to your ikas MCP-Client.

      1. Download Claude Desktop:
        You can download Claude Desktop for Mac or Windows here: https://claude.ai

      2. Launch and close Claude Desktop:

        Open Claude Desktop once, then completely quit it using Alt + F4.

      3. Open the Terminal:

        Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Enter

      4. Edit or create the configuration file:

        In the Terminal, enter the following command:

        notepad "%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json"
        If the file does not exist, Notepad will ask whether you want to create it. Click Yes.

      5. Insert the configuration code:

        Paste the configuration code you received from the ikas dashboard after creating your private app into the file.

        Important: Make sure the entire code is inserted exactly as provided.
        You do not need to manually modify anything – your token is already included.

      6. Save and close the file:

        Ctrl + S

        Alt + F4

      7. Restart Claude Desktop

        Open Claude Desktop again.

      8. Test the connection:

        Enter the following in Claude:
        "Is the ikas MCP connection active? Please list available tools."

      9.  Example command: Create a product

        Try the following prompt in Claude:

        "Create a new product with name Test Product, price 100 EUR, description This is a test."