Provides tools to search products, view item details, track and place bids, make Buy It Now purchases, view order history, and track shipments on eBay via browser automation.
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., "@mcp-ebay search for vintage rolex watches"
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.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server connector for eBay. Enables AI agents to search products, view item details, track and place bids, make Buy It Now purchases, view order history, and track shipments — all via browser automation with Playwright.
Tool | Description |
| Search eBay by keyword with filters (price, condition, sort) |
| Full item details: price, condition, specs, seller info, images |
| View bid history and auction status |
| Place a maximum bid on an auction |
| Initiate a Buy It Now purchase and proceed to checkout |
| List your past eBay purchases |
| Track a shipment by tracking number or order item |
Related MCP server: eBay MCP Server
npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-ebayOr install Playwright browsers after installing:
npx playwright install chromiumAdd to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ebay": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-ebay"]
}
}
}claude mcp add ebay -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-ebay{
"query": "vintage rolex watch",
"max_results": 10,
"min_price": 500,
"max_price": 5000,
"condition": "1000",
"sort": "15"
}Condition codes: 1000=New, 2000=Refurbished, 3000=Used
Sort codes: 12=Best Match, 15=Ending Soonest, 16=Newly Listed, 3=Price Lowest
{ "item_id": "123456789012" }{ "item_id": "123456789012" }{
"item_id": "123456789012",
"bid_amount": 75.00,
"username": "your@email.com",
"password": "yourpassword"
}{
"item_id": "123456789012",
"username": "your@email.com",
"password": "yourpassword",
"quantity": 1
}Note: This proceeds to the eBay checkout page. Final payment must be completed on eBay.
{
"username": "your@email.com",
"password": "yourpassword",
"days": 60
}{ "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784" }Or by item ID (requires login):
{
"item_id": "123456789012",
"username": "your@email.com",
"password": "yourpassword"
}Credentials are passed per-call and never stored
Browser sessions are closed after each tool call
Runs headless Chromium — no UI required
For production use, consider using environment variables for credentials
git clone https://github.com/markswendsen-code/mcp-ebay
cd mcp-ebay
npm install
npm run buildMIT
Purchase an eBay item immediately using Buy It Now. Proceeds to checkout — final payment must be completed on eBay.
Inputs: item_id (required), password (required), username (required), quantity.
Get full details for an eBay item by its item ID, including price, condition, seller info, and specs.
Inputs: item_id (required).
Place a bid on an eBay auction item. Requires eBay credentials.
Inputs: item_id (required), password (required), username (required), bid_amount (required).
Search eBay for products by keyword, with optional filters for price, condition, and sort order.
Inputs: query (required), sort, condition, max_price, +2 more.
View the current bid history and status for an eBay auction item.
Inputs: item_id (required).
Track a shipment by tracking number, or look up tracking for a specific item from your order history.
Inputs: item_id, password, username, tracking_number.
View your eBay purchase history. Requires eBay credentials.
Inputs: password (required), username (required), days.
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Scored across 7 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: searching, viewing details, tracking bids, placing bids, buying, viewing orders, and tracking shipments. No overlapping responsibilities confuse an agent's selection.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (e.g., search_products, place_bid, track_shipment). Minor pluralization differences (track_bids vs place_bid) do not break the pattern.
With 7 tools, the set is well-scoped for an eBay buyer-centric server. Each tool covers a distinct aspect of the buying workflow—search, item details, bidding, purchasing, order history, and shipment tracking—without bloat.
The tool surface covers core buyer workflows: searching, inspecting items, bidding, buying, viewing orders, and tracking shipments. Minor gaps like canceling orders or leaving feedback are not critical for most use cases but prevent a perfect score.
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