@striderlabs/mcp-target

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server connector for Target retail shopping. Enables AI assistants to search products, manage carts, and track orders on Target.com via browser automation.

Installation

npx @striderlabs/mcp-target

Or install globally:

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-target

Related MCP server: Clind MCP Server

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client config (e.g., Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "target": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@striderlabs/mcp-target"]
    }
  }
}

Tools

status

Check Target authentication status and session info.

Parameters: none

login

Authenticate with your Target account via browser automation.

Parameters:

Credentials are never stored — only session cookies are persisted to ~/.striderlabs/target/.

logout

Clear session cookies and log out.

Parameters: none

search_products

Search Target products with optional filters and sorting.

Parameters:

get_product

Get detailed product information including price, description, and availability.

Parameters:

Provide either url or tcin.

check_store_availability

Check if a product is available for in-store pickup at nearby Target stores.

Parameters:

Provide either url or tcin.

add_to_cart

Add a product to your Target cart.

Parameters:

Requires login.

view_cart

View current cart contents and totals.

Parameters: none Requires login.

clear_cart

Remove all items from cart.

Parameters: none Requires login.

checkout

Preview or place a Target order.

Parameters:

Requires login. Always preview first before confirming.

get_orders

Get order history.

Parameters:

Requires login.

track_order

Track an order's status and delivery information.

Parameters:

Requires login.

Session Storage

Session cookies are stored at ~/.striderlabs/target/:

• cookies.json — Browser session cookies

• auth.json — Account metadata (email, login timestamp)

Credentials (email/password) are never persisted.

Technical Details

• Transport: stdio (MCP standard)

• Browser automation: Playwright with Chromium + stealth patches

• Stealth: Patches navigator.webdriver, plugins, permissions, and other bot-detection vectors

• Cookie persistence: Survives across sessions; no repeated logins needed

Notes

• Target.com may prompt for CAPTCHA or additional verification on first login. Use headless: false to handle these interactively.

• Store availability and cart operations require geolocation; defaults to Chicago, IL.

• The checkout tool with confirm: true will place a real order. Always preview first.

License

MIT — Strider Labs