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If you need help during setup, contact your Instacart representative or create a ticket in the Enterprise Service Desk. For more information about how to create a ticket, see Request technical support.

Get started with connecting your application to Instacart's shopping capabilities through the MCP server.

Before you begin

  • 1. Contact your partner representative

    Contact your Instacart representative for onboarding, access provisioning, and your MCP endpoint URL.

  • 2. Configure your MCP client

    Set up a compatible MCP client that supports OAuth authentication and the transport exposed by your Instacart MCP deployment.

  • 3. Start building

    Use natural language in the client to discover retailers, search products, and manage carts.