@striderlabs/mcp-target
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@@striderlabs/mcp-targetwhat's in my cart?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
@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-targetOr install globally:
npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-targetRelated MCP server: mcp-drizly
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:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | ✅ | Target account email |
| string | ✅ | Target account password |
| boolean | Run browser headlessly (default: |
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:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | ✅ | Search term |
| string | Category filter (e.g., | |
| number | Minimum price filter | |
| number | Maximum price filter | |
| string | Sort order: | |
| number | Max results (default: 10, max: 24) |
get_product
Get detailed product information including price, description, and availability.
Parameters:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | Full Target product URL | |
| string | Target product TCIN/item ID |
Provide either url or tcin.
check_store_availability
Check if a product is available for in-store pickup at nearby Target stores.
Parameters:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | Target product TCIN | |
| string | Product URL | |
| string | ZIP code for nearby store search |
Provide either url or tcin.
add_to_cart
Add a product to your Target cart.
Parameters:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | Target product URL | |
| string | Target product TCIN | |
| number | Quantity (default: 1) | |
| string |
|
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:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| boolean | Set |
Requires login. Always preview first before confirming.
get_orders
Get order history.
Parameters:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| number | Number of recent orders (default: 10) |
Requires login.
track_order
Track an order's status and delivery information.
Parameters:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | ✅ | Target order ID |
Requires login.
Session Storage
Session cookies are stored at ~/.striderlabs/target/:
cookies.json— Browser session cookiesauth.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 vectorsCookie persistence: Survives across sessions; no repeated logins needed
Notes
Target.com may prompt for CAPTCHA or additional verification on first login. Use
headless: falseto handle these interactively.Store availability and cart operations require geolocation; defaults to Chicago, IL.
The
checkouttool withconfirm: truewill place a real order. Always preview first.
License
MIT — Strider Labs
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