This MCP server transforms AI assistants into expert price comparison tools for Argentine supermarkets, providing real-time access to product prices, deals, and availability across multiple stores.
Capabilities:
Product Search & Discovery
Search products by name across all supermarkets using natural language queries in Spanish (handles accents, partial matches, brands)
Search by barcode/EAN using 13-digit codes for exact product matches
Sort results by top sales, lowest price, or highest price
Price Intelligence
Compare prices across stores to identify the best deals, potential savings, and price differences
Discover current promotions and discounts by category (dairy, cereals, beverages, etc.)
Analyze average prices and calculate savings opportunities
Notifications & Alerts
Send push notifications about price drops, deals, or updates (broadcast or targeted)
Subscribe devices to receive automatic price alerts and special promotions
Include product links, images, and metadata in notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging
Supermarket Information
Access lists of available supermarket chains
Retrieve detailed information about specific supermarkets
AI Assistant Enhancement
Transform into an Argentina shopping expert using the
price_expertpromptEnable conversational queries like "find the cheapest rice" or "compare milk prices"
Perform multi-store analysis automatically
Technical Features: Configurable API endpoints, adjustable result limits and timeouts, debug logging, and Firebase integration.
Enables sending push notifications about deals and subscribing devices to price alerts through Firebase Cloud Messaging
Superprecio MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with access to Superprecio's price comparison functionality for supermarkets in Argentina (with plans to expand to all Latin America).
Overview
This MCP server transforms Claude (or any MCP-compatible AI assistant) into an expert price comparison assistant for Argentina. It provides real-time access to product prices, deals, and availability across multiple supermarkets.
Features
🛠️ Tools
The server provides 6 powerful tools:
search_products - Search for products by name across all supermarkets
search_by_code - Find products by EAN/barcode
compare_prices - Compare prices and find the best deals
get_best_deals - Discover current promotions and discounts
send_notification - Send push notifications about deals (requires Firebase)
subscribe_device - Subscribe devices to price alerts (requires Firebase)
📚 Resources
supermarket://list - List of all available supermarkets
supermarket://[id]/info - Detailed information about a specific supermarket
💬 Prompts
price_expert - Transform Claude into an Argentina shopping expert
Prerequisites
Node.js 18.0.0 or higher
Access to Superprecio API (production) or a local instance
Installation
Option 1: Use with npx (Recommended)
Once published to npm, you can use directly with:
Option 2: Install Globally
Option 3: Local Development
Configuration
Create a .env file in the project root:
Edit .env with your settings:
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add this server to your Claude Desktop configuration:
macOS
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
Note: The server uses https://superprecio.ar by default. For local development, add:
Windows
Edit %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json with the same configuration.
Using Local Installation
If you installed locally or are developing:
For local development, override the API URL:
Example Conversations
Once configured, you can ask Claude:
Search for Products
Compare Prices
Find Best Deals
Use the Price Expert Prompt
API Reference
Tools
search_products
search_by_code
compare_prices
get_best_deals
send_notification
subscribe_device
Resources
supermarket://list- Returns JSON with all supermarketssupermarket://[id]/info- Returns JSON with specific supermarket details
Prompts
price_expert- Takes optionalfocusargument
Development
Architecture
How It Works
MCP Server: Runs as a stdio-based server that communicates with Claude
HTTP Client: Makes requests to your Superprecio API instance
Tools: Expose Superprecio functionality as MCP tools
Resources: Provide access to supermarket data
Prompts: Transform Claude into a shopping expert
Troubleshooting
"Could not connect to Superprecio API"
Verify API is accessible:
curl https://superprecio.arCheck
SUPERPRECIO_API_URLin your configurationEnsure there are no firewall issues
"Unknown tool" errors
Restart Claude Desktop after configuration changes
Verify the MCP server is running (check Claude Desktop logs)
Debug Mode
Enable debug logging:
This will log all API requests/responses to stderr.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please:
Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Add tests if applicable
Submit a pull request
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details
Credits
Built with Model Context Protocol SDK
Integrates with Superprecio
Support
For issues and questions:
GitHub Issues: https://github.com/bunkerapps/superprecio_mcp/issues
Superprecio Website: https://superprecio.ar
Made with ❤️ in Argentina for Latin American shoppers