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Lulu Print MCP Server

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Lulu Print MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration with Lulu Print API for print-on-demand services through Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.

Features

📚 Print Job Management

  • Create and manage print jobs for books and other printed materials

  • Track order status from creation to delivery

  • Calculate costs before placing orders

  • Support for multiple line items per order

📄 File Validation

  • Validate interior PDF files before printing

  • Validate cover PDF files with dimension checking

  • Calculate required cover dimensions based on page count

  • Get detailed validation status and error reporting

💰 Cost Calculation

  • Calculate product costs based on specifications

  • Include shipping and tax calculations

  • Support for different shipping levels (MAIL to EXPRESS)

  • Get detailed cost breakdowns

🚚 Shipping Management

  • Retrieve available shipping options by destination

  • Support for international shipping

  • Different service levels from standard mail to express delivery

🔔 Webhooks

  • Subscribe to print job status changes

  • Manage webhook endpoints

  • Test webhook delivery

  • View webhook submission history

Related MCP server: OpenAPI

Installation

Global Installation

# Install the package globally npm install -g @devlimelabs/lulu-print-mcp # Start the server lulu-print-mcp

Local Development

# Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/devlimelabs/lulu-print-mcp.git cd lulu-print-mcp # Install dependencies npm install # Set up development environment npm run setup:dev # Start the development server npm run dev

Docker Installation

# Build and run with Docker Compose docker-compose up -d # Or build and run the Docker image directly docker build -t lulu-print-mcp . docker run -p 3000:3000 lulu-print-mcp

Configuration

1. Get Lulu API Credentials

  1. Sign up for a Lulu developer account at https://developers.lulu.com/

  2. For testing, create a sandbox account at https://developers.sandbox.lulu.com/

  3. Navigate to your API Keys page

  4. Copy your client key and client secret

2. Configure Environment Variables

# Create a configuration file cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file with your Lulu API credentials:

# Required: Your Lulu API credentials LULU_CLIENT_KEY=your_client_key_here LULU_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret_here # Optional: API endpoints (defaults are provided) LULU_API_URL=https://api.lulu.com LULU_SANDBOX_API_URL=https://api.sandbox.lulu.com LULU_AUTH_URL=https://api.lulu.com/auth/realms/glasstree/protocol/openid-connect/token LULU_SANDBOX_AUTH_URL=https://api.sandbox.lulu.com/auth/realms/glasstree/protocol/openid-connect/token # Use sandbox environment for testing (default: false) LULU_USE_SANDBOX=false # Enable debug logging (default: false) DEBUG=false

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add this MCP server to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

# Run the Claude Desktop setup script npm run setup:claude

Follow the instructions to update your Claude Desktop configuration file. The script will generate a configuration similar to:

{ "mcpServers": { "lulu-print": { "command": "lulu-print-mcp", "env": { "LULU_CLIENT_KEY": "your_client_key", "LULU_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret" } } } }

Usage with Cursor

Add this MCP server to your Cursor configuration file:

  1. Open Cursor Settings (Cursor → Settings or Cmd+, on Mac)

  2. Navigate to the Features section

  3. Find the "Model Context Protocol" settings

  4. Add the following configuration:

{ "mcpServers": { "lulu-print": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/global/lulu-print-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "LULU_CLIENT_KEY": "your_client_key", "LULU_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret" } } } }

Or if installed globally:

{ "mcpServers": { "lulu-print": { "command": "lulu-print-mcp", "env": { "LULU_CLIENT_KEY": "your_client_key", "LULU_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret" } } } }

Usage with Windsurf

Add this MCP server to your Windsurf configuration:

  1. Create or edit the .windsurf/config.json file in your project directory

  2. Add the following configuration:

{ "mcpServers": { "lulu-print": { "command": "lulu-print-mcp", "env": { "LULU_CLIENT_KEY": "your_client_key", "LULU_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret" } } } }

For development setup with Windsurf:

{ "mcpServers": { "lulu-print": { "command": "tsx", "args": ["src/index.ts"], "cwd": "/path/to/lulu-print-mcp", "env": { "LULU_CLIENT_KEY": "your_client_key", "LULU_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret" } } } }

Available Tools

Cost Calculation

calculate-print-job-cost

Calculate the cost of a print job without creating it:

calculate-print-job-cost line_items: Array of items to price - pod_package_id: Product SKU (e.g., "0600X0900BWSTDPB060UW444MXX") - page_count: Number of pages - quantity: Number of copies shipping_address: Delivery address - street1: Street address - city: City name - country_code: 2-letter ISO country code - postcode: Postal code - phone_number: Contact phone shipping_option: MAIL | PRIORITY_MAIL | GROUND | EXPEDITED | EXPRESS

Print Job Management

create-print-job

Create a new print job order:

create-print-job line_items: Array of books to print - title: Book title - cover_url: URL to cover PDF - interior_url: URL to interior PDF - pod_package_id: Product SKU - quantity: Number of copies shipping_address: Delivery address - name: Recipient name - street1: Street address - city: City - country_code: 2-letter ISO code - postcode: Postal code - phone_number: Phone contact_email: Email for order communication shipping_level: MAIL | PRIORITY_MAIL | GROUND | EXPEDITED | EXPRESS external_id: Your order reference (optional)

list-print-jobs

List print jobs with optional filters:

list-print-jobs page: Page number (optional) page_size: Results per page (optional) status: Filter by status (optional) created_after: Filter by creation date (optional) created_before: Filter by creation date (optional)

get-print-job

Get details of a specific print job:

get-print-job id: Print job ID

update-print-job

Update a print job (only before payment):

update-print-job id: Print job ID external_id: New reference (optional) contact_email: New email (optional)

cancel-print-job

Cancel a print job (only if unpaid):

cancel-print-job id: Print job ID

get-print-job-status

Get the current status of a print job:

get-print-job-status id: Print job ID

get-print-job-costs

Get detailed costs for a print job:

get-print-job-costs id: Print job ID

get-print-job-statistics

Get statistics for print jobs over a time period:

get-print-job-statistics start_date: Start date (YYYY-MM-DD) (optional) end_date: End date (YYYY-MM-DD) (optional) group_by: DAY | WEEK | MONTH (optional)

File Validation

validate-interior-file

Validate an interior PDF file:

validate-interior-file file_url: URL to interior PDF pod_package_id: Product SKU (optional, for normalization)

get-interior-validation

Check validation status:

get-interior-validation validation_id: ID from validate-interior-file

calculate-cover-dimensions

Calculate required cover dimensions:

calculate-cover-dimensions pod_package_id: Product SKU page_count: Number of interior pages unit: IN | MM | PT (optional, default: PT)

validate-cover-file

Validate a cover PDF file:

validate-cover-file file_url: URL to cover PDF pod_package_id: Product SKU page_count: Number of interior pages

get-cover-validation

Check cover validation status:

get-cover-validation validation_id: ID from validate-cover-file

Shipping

get-shipping-options

Get available shipping options:

get-shipping-options country_code: 2-letter ISO country code state_code: State/province code (optional) quantity: Number of items (optional) pod_package_id: Product SKU (optional) page_count: Number of pages (optional) level: Filter by specific level (optional)

Webhooks

create-webhook

Create a webhook subscription:

create-webhook url: Webhook endpoint URL topics: Array of events (currently supports ["PRINT_JOB_STATUS_CHANGED"])

list-webhooks

List all webhook subscriptions:

list-webhooks

get-webhook

Get webhook details:

get-webhook id: Webhook ID

update-webhook

Update a webhook:

update-webhook id: Webhook ID url: New URL (optional) topics: New topics (optional) is_active: Enable/disable (optional)

delete-webhook

Delete a webhook:

delete-webhook id: Webhook ID

test-webhook

Send a test webhook:

test-webhook id: Webhook ID topic: PRINT_JOB_STATUS_CHANGED

list-webhook-submissions

List webhook delivery attempts:

list-webhook-submissions webhook_id: Filter by webhook (optional) page: Page number (optional) page_size: Results per page (optional)

Lulu Product SKUs

Lulu uses a 27-character SKU system to identify products:

Format: Trim Size + Color + Print Quality + Bind + Paper + PPI + Finish + Linen + Foil

Common Examples

SKU

Description

0850X1100BWSTDLW060UW444MNG

8.5" x 11" black-and-white standard linen wrap with navy linen and gold foil

0600X0900FCSTDPB080CW444GXX

6" x 9" full color standard paperback with glossy cover

0700X1000FCPRECO060UC444MXX

7" x 10" full color premium coil-bound with matte cover

0600X0900BWSTDPB060UW444MXX

6" x 9" black-and-white standard paperback with matte cover

Use the Lulu Pricing Calculator to generate SKUs for your specific needs.

Testing with Sandbox

To use the Lulu sandbox environment for testing:

  1. Create a sandbox account at https://developers.sandbox.lulu.com/

  2. Get your sandbox API credentials

  3. Set LULU_USE_SANDBOX=true in your .env file

  4. Or use the --sandbox flag when running the CLI: lulu-print-mcp --sandbox

In sandbox mode:

  • Use test credit card numbers for payments

  • Orders won't be sent to real production

  • Perfect for development and testing

Command Line Options

lulu-print-mcp [options] Options: -s, --sandbox Use Lulu sandbox environment instead of production -d, --debug Enable debug logging -h, --help Display help -V, --version Display version

Troubleshooting

Authentication Issues

  • Verify your client key and secret are correct

  • Check if you're using the right environment (production vs sandbox)

  • Ensure your API credentials have the necessary permissions

File Validation Errors

  • Ensure PDF files are publicly accessible via URL

  • Check file format requirements in Lulu's documentation

  • Verify page count and dimensions match the product specifications

Network Issues

  • Check your internet connection

  • Verify firewall settings allow HTTPS connections to api.lulu.com

  • Enable debug mode to see detailed request/response logs

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

MIT

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