Connect Forthcast to Claude

Key takeaway: Forthcast works as a connector in Claude (web, desktop and Claude Code).

Add the connector

Add Forthcast from the Claude directory, or as a custom connector with the URL https://app.forthcast.io/mcp. Sign in with the Shopify store that has Forthcast installed and allow read access.

What Claude can answer

Inventory health, what to reorder and how much, purchase orders and supplier performance, using your Forthcast data. Example questions: "How healthy is my inventory right now?", "What should I reorder this week and how much?", "Which purchase orders are open or overdue?", "Which suppliers deliver late?"

Read-only

The connection cannot change stock or create, approve or send purchase orders. Access is bound to one store per connection and needs an active Forthcast plan or trial.

Claude Code

Run claude mcp add --transport http forthcast https://app.forthcast.io/mcp, then /mcp to sign in.

Disconnect

Open app.forthcast.io/chatgpt/connections/ and choose Disconnect, or remove the connector in Claude.

Frequently asked questions

What is Connect Forthcast to Claude in Forthcast?

Forthcast works as a connector in Claude (web, desktop and Claude Code).