MercadoLibre MCP Server

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Connects AI agents to MercadoLibre, the largest marketplace in Latin America.

mercadolibre-mcp

MercadoLibre marketplace for AI agents.

MCP server that connects AI agents to MercadoLibre, the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America (150M+ users). Search products, get item details, browse categories, track trends, and convert currencies across Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and more.

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Quick Start

No API key required for public endpoints (search, items, categories, trends).

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mercadolibre": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add mercadolibre -- npx -y @dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp

Cursor

Add to .cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mercadolibre": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mercadolibre": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

With authentication (optional)

For endpoints that require auth (future premium features), add your access token:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mercadolibre": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MERCADOLIBRE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "APP_USR-..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Once configured, ask your AI assistant things like: "Search for iPhone 15 on MercadoLibre" or "What are the trending searches in Argentina?" or "Show me details for item MLA1234567890"


Available Tools

Tool Description
search_items Search products by keyword. Filter by category, price range, and site (MLA=Argentina, MLB=Brazil, MLM=Mexico, MLC=Chile, MCO=Colombia).
get_item Get full item details: title, price, pictures, seller, condition, stock, and more.
get_item_description Get the full text description of an item.
get_categories List all top-level categories for a MercadoLibre site.
get_category Get category details including name, path from root, and children.
get_seller_info Get seller profile: reputation, ratings, and transaction stats.
get_trends Get current trending searches for a specific site/country.
get_currency_conversion Convert between currencies using MercadoLibre exchange rates (ARS, BRL, MXN, USD, etc.).

Supported Sites

Site ID Country
MLA Argentina
MLB Brazil
MLM Mexico
MLC Chile
MCO Colombia
MLU Uruguay
MPE Peru
MEC Ecuador
MCR Costa Rica
MPA Panama
MLV Venezuela
MRD Dominican Republic
MHN Honduras
MBO Bolivia
MNI Nicaragua
MPY Paraguay
MSV El Salvador
MGT Guatemala

Example Prompts

  • "Search for PlayStation 5 under $500000 in Argentina"
  • "Show me the details of item MLA1405857684"
  • "What are the trending searches in Brazil?"
  • "List all categories on MercadoLibre Mexico"
  • "Show me the reputation of seller 123456789"
  • "Convert 100 USD to ARS"

Programmatic Usage

npm install @dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp
import { createMercadoLibreTools } from "@dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp";

const ml = createMercadoLibreTools();

// Search products
const results = await ml.tools.search_items({
  query: "iPhone 15",
  site_id: "MLA",
  price_max: 2000000,
  limit: 5,
});

// Get item details
const item = await ml.tools.get_item({ item_id: "MLA1405857684" });

// Get trending searches in Argentina
const trends = await ml.tools.get_trends({ site_id: "MLA" });

// Browse categories
const categories = await ml.tools.get_categories({ site_id: "MLA" });

// Get seller reputation
const seller = await ml.tools.get_seller_info({ seller_id: 123456789 });

// Convert currencies
const conversion = await ml.tools.get_currency_conversion({
  from: "USD",
  to: "BRL",
  amount: 100,
});

Part of the LATAM MCP Toolkit

Server What it does
CobroYa Mercado Pago payments — create links, search payments, refunds
MercadoLibre MCP MercadoLibre marketplace — search products, categories, trends
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Tools (8)

search_itemsSearch products by keyword with filters for category, price range, and site.
get_itemGet full item details including title, price, pictures, seller, condition, and stock.
get_item_descriptionGet the full text description of an item.
get_categoriesList all top-level categories for a MercadoLibre site.
get_categoryGet category details including name, path from root, and children.
get_seller_infoGet seller profile including reputation, ratings, and transaction stats.
get_trendsGet current trending searches for a specific site or country.
get_currency_conversionConvert between currencies using MercadoLibre exchange rates.

Environment Variables

MERCADOLIBRE_ACCESS_TOKENAccess token for endpoints requiring authentication.

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers": {"mercadolibre": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp"]}}}

Try it

Search for PlayStation 5 under $500000 in Argentina
Show me the details of item MLA1405857684
What are the trending searches in Brazil?
List all categories on MercadoLibre Mexico
Convert 100 USD to ARS

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of MercadoLibre MCP?

Search products across multiple Latin American countries. Retrieve detailed item information and seller reputation. Access real-time trending search data by region. Perform currency conversions using marketplace exchange rates. Browse and navigate marketplace category hierarchies.

What can I use MercadoLibre MCP for?

Market research for trending products in specific Latin American countries. Automated price comparison and product discovery for shoppers. Analyzing seller reputation and reliability before making purchases. Financial analysis using real-time marketplace currency conversion rates.

How do I install MercadoLibre MCP?

Install MercadoLibre MCP by running: npx -y @dan1d/mercadolibre-mcp

What MCP clients work with MercadoLibre MCP?

MercadoLibre MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

Turn this server into reusable context

Keep MercadoLibre MCP docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

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