How to integrate Cloudcart MCP with Codex

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Introduction

Codex is one of the most popular coding harnesses out there. And MCP makes the experience even better. With Cloudcart MCP integration, you can draft, triage, summarise emails, and much more, all without leaving the terminal or app, whichever you prefer.

Composio removes the Authentication handling completely from you. We handle the entire integration lifecycle, and all you need to do is just copy the URL below, authenticate inside Codex, and start using it.

Why use Composio?

Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get:

  • CodeAct: A dedicated workbench that allows GPT to write its code to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool responses: Handle them to minimise context rot.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 870+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so GPTs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

How to install Cloudcart MCP in Codex

Codex CLI

Run the command in your terminal.

Terminal

This will auto-redirect you to the Rube authentication page.

Rube authentication redirect page

Once you're authenticated, you will be able to access the tools.

Verify the installation by running:

codex mcp list

If you otherwise prefer to use config.toml, add the following URL to it. You can get the bearer token from rube.app → Use Rube → MCP URL → Generate token

[projects."/home/user/composio"]
trust_level = "untrusted"

[mcp_servers.rube]
bearer_token_env_var = "your bearer token"
enabled = true
url = "https://rube.app/mcp"

Codex in VS Code

If you have installed Codex in VS Code.

Then: ⚙️ → MCP Settings → + Add servers → Streamable HTTP:

Add the Rube MCP URL: https://rube.app/mcp and the bearer token.

VS Code MCP Settings

To verify, click on the Open config.toml

Open config toml in Codex

Make sure it's there:

[mcp_servers.composio_rube]
bearer_token_env_var = "your bearer token"
enabled = true
url = "https://rube.app/mcp"

Codex App

Codex App follows the same approach as VS Code.

  1. Click ⚙️ on the bottom left → MCP Servers → + Add servers → Streamable HTTP:
Codex App MCP Settings
  1. Restart and verify if it's there in .codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.composio_rube]
bearer_token_env_var = "your bearer token"
enabled = true
url = "https://rube.app/mcp"
  1. Save, restart the extension, and start working.

What is the Cloudcart MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Cloudcart MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Cloudcart account. It provides structured and secure access to your online store, so your agent can perform actions like managing products, handling customer accounts, processing orders, and organizing categories on your behalf.

  • Product and inventory management: Add new products, create variants, and update your store catalog efficiently through your agent.
  • Customer onboarding and management: Register new customers or update existing profiles, enabling seamless customer experiences directly from your agent.
  • Order processing and cart handling: Let your agent create new orders, add items to carts, or clear carts to streamline the purchase flow.
  • Category and vendor organization: Create new product categories or onboard vendors, keeping your store organized and expanding easily.
  • Variant configuration and customization: Add or update product variants and their parameters, allowing your agent to manage different product options and custom attributes.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add to CartTool to add an item to the cart.
Clear CartTool to remove all items from the specified cart.
Create CategoryTool to create a new category.
Create CustomerTool to create a new customer in cloudcart.
Create OrderTool to create a new order.
Create ProductTool to create a new product.
Create VariantTool to create a new product variant for a given product.
Create Variant OptionTool to create a new variant option for a specific product variant.
Create Variant ParameterTool to create a new variant parameter for a product variant.
Create VendorTool to create a new vendor via cloudcart api.
Delete CategoryTool to delete a category by its id.
Delete CustomerTool to delete a customer.
Delete OrderTool to delete an order.
Delete ProductTool to delete a product by its id.
Delete VendorTool to delete a vendor by its id.
Get CartTool to retrieve the current shopping cart.
Get CategoriesTool to retrieve a list of all categories.
Get CustomersTool to retrieve a list of all customers.
Get OrdersTool to retrieve a list of all orders.
Get Payment MethodsTool to retrieve all available payment methods.
Get ProductsTool to retrieve a list of products with optional filters.
Get Product With RelationsTool to retrieve a product with related entities.
Get Property Options RelationshipTool to retrieve property options relationship for a product.
Get Shipping MethodsTool to retrieve all available shipping methods.
Get VendorTool to retrieve details of a specific vendor.
List Order PaymentTool to retrieve a list of order payments.
List VendorsTool to retrieve a list of all vendors.
Remove from CartTool to remove an item from the cart.
Update Cart ItemTool to update the quantity of an item in the cart.
Update CategoryTool to update an existing category.
Update CustomerTool to update an existing customer.
Update OrderTool to update an existing order.
Update ProductTool to update an existing product's details.
Update VendorTool to update an existing vendor.

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Cloudcart with Codex using Composio's Rube MCP server. Now you can interact with Cloudcart directly from your terminal, VS Code, or the Codex App using natural language commands.

Key benefits of this setup:

  • Seamless integration across CLI, VS Code, and standalone app
  • Natural language commands for Cloudcart operations
  • Managed authentication through Composio's Rube
  • Access to 20,000+ tools across 870+ apps for cross-app workflows
  • CodeAct workbench for complex tool chaining

Next steps:

  • Try asking Codex to perform various Cloudcart operations
  • Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits
  • Build automation scripts that leverage Codex's AI capabilities

How to build Cloudcart MCP Agent with another framework

FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Cloudcart MCP?

With a standalone Cloudcart MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Cloudcart tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Cloudcart and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Codex?

Yes, you can. Codex fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Cloudcart tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Cloudcart while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Cloudcart scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Cloudcart data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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