MCP
MCP Server
Give any AI agent product intelligence with the Covala MCP server.
MCP Server
The Covala MCP server lets Claude, GPT, and any MCP-compatible AI agent look up products, compare prices, and understand product relationships using natural language.
Installation
npx @covala/mcp-serverConfiguration
Add the Covala MCP server to your Claude configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"covala": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@covala/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"COVALA_API_KEY": "sk_cvl_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}Available tools
The MCP server exposes these tools to AI agents:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_products | Search for products by name, brand, or category |
lookup_product | Look up a specific product by ID or barcode |
compare_prices | Compare prices across retailers for a product |
get_product_specs | Get detailed specifications for a product |
find_alternatives | Find similar products or replacements |
get_price_history | Get price trend data for a product |
Example conversation
User: What's the best price on the Samsung DW80CG4021 dishwasher?
Claude (using lookup_product): The Samsung DW80CG4021 is currently $549 at AJ Madison — that's the lowest across 4 retailers. Best Buy has it at $599 and Home Depot at $579. The 30-day trend is declining — prices dropped ~8% this month.