E-commerce Local MCP Server
A local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with e-commerce platforms, enabling shop owners to query their business data using natural language through AI models running on local infrastructure.
Overview
This project provides a secure, privacy-focused solution for e-commerce platforms to offer AI-powered data queries without sending sensitive business data to external services. The server leverages multiple local AI models (Llama 3, Mistral, Phi-3) to process natural language queries and retrieve data from e-commerce databases.
Key Features
- Natural Language Queries: Shop owners can ask questions about their business data in plain English
- Local AI Processing: All AI inference happens locally for data privacy and cost efficiency
- Multi-Model Support: Dynamic selection between Llama 3, Mistral, and Phi-3 based on query complexity
- Secure Data Access: Role-based permissions with secure authentication integration
- Real-time Responses: Low-latency query processing for seamless user experience
- Comprehensive Tools: Built-in tools for sales reports, inventory checks, customer analytics, and order management
Target Users
- E-commerce platform shop owners
- Platform administrators
- Customer support teams
Architecture
Core Components
- MCP Server Core: Central request processing hub with FastAPI
- Model Management System: Dynamic AI model lifecycle management
- Tool Registry: Extensible data operation definitions
- Data Access Layer: Secure database interface with permission enforcement
- Integration Layer: Platform authentication and API gateway
Technology Stack
- Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy
- AI Inference: llama.cpp, Ollama, CUDA
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Caching: Redis
- Authentication: JWT integration with existing platform
Performance Targets
- Simple queries: < 3 seconds response time
- Complex queries: < 10 seconds response time
- System uptime: > 99.5%
- Concurrent users: 10+ without degradation
- Query accuracy: 90%+ for data retrieval
Development Phases
Phase 1: Foundation Setup (Weeks 1-2)
- Infrastructure preparation with GPU support
- MCP server core implementation
- Security framework establishment
Phase 2: Core Functionality (Weeks 3-5)
- Model management system
- Tool registry development
- Query processing pipeline
Phase 3: Integration & Testing (Weeks 6-7)
- API integration with chat UI
- Comprehensive testing suite
- Performance optimization
Phase 4: Deployment & Documentation (Week 8)
- Production deployment
- Documentation and training
- Operational handover
Security Features
- Token-based authentication validation
- Role-based access control
- Input sanitization and injection prevention
- Comprehensive audit logging
- Local data processing (no external API calls)
- Encrypted data transmission
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9+
- CUDA-capable GPU (recommended)
- PostgreSQL database
- Redis server
- Access to e-commerce platform database
Installation
Configuration
Edit the .env
file with your specific configuration:
Usage Examples
Basic Queries
- "What were my sales last week?"
- "Show me low inventory items"
- "How many orders are pending?"
- "Which products are my top sellers this month?"
Advanced Analytics
- "Compare this month's revenue to last month"
- "Show customer acquisition trends"
- "Analyze seasonal sales patterns"
- "Generate inventory turnover report"
API Endpoints
Chat Interface
POST /chat/query
- Process natural language queryGET /chat/history/{session_id}
- Retrieve conversation historyPOST /chat/session
- Create new chat session
Model Management
GET /models/status
- Check model availabilityPOST /models/load/{model_name}
- Load specific modelDELETE /models/unload/{model_name}
- Unload model
Tools
GET /tools/list
- Available data toolsPOST /tools/execute
- Execute specific tool
Available Tools
- Sales Analytics: Revenue reports, trend analysis, period comparisons
- Inventory Management: Stock levels, low inventory alerts, reorder suggestions
- Customer Insights: Customer analytics, segmentation, behavior patterns
- Order Management: Order status, fulfillment tracking, shipping analytics
- Product Performance: Best sellers, product analytics, category insights
Monitoring and Maintenance
Health Checks
GET /health
- System health statusGET /metrics
- Performance metricsGET /models/health
- AI model status
Logging
- Application logs:
logs/app.log
- Query logs:
logs/queries.log
- Security audit:
logs/security.log
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/new-feature
) - Commit your changes (
git commit -am 'Add new feature'
) - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/new-feature
) - Create a Pull Request
Testing
Deployment
Production Deployment
- Set up production environment with GPU support
- Configure secure database connections
- Set up SSL certificates
- Configure monitoring and alerting
- Deploy using Docker or direct installation
Docker Deployment
Support
For technical issues and feature requests, please:
- Check the documentation
- Search existing issues
- Create a new issue with detailed description
- Contact the development team
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Changelog
See CHANGELOG.md for version history and updates.
This server cannot be installed
local-only server
The server can only run on the client's local machine because it depends on local resources.
Enables e-commerce shop owners to query their business data using natural language through local AI models. Provides secure, privacy-focused access to sales reports, inventory management, customer analytics, and order data without sending sensitive information to external services.