# Instacart

```json
{
  "name": "Instacart",
  "slug": "instacart",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart.md",
  "logo_url": "https://logos.composio.dev/api/instacart",
  "categories": [
    "e-commerce"
  ],
  "is_composio_managed": false,
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:15:57.377Z"
}
```

![Instacart logo](https://logos.composio.dev/api/instacart)

## Description

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Instacart MCP or direct API to build shoppable grocery lists, discover nearby stores, fetch product details, and automate recipe creation through natural language.

## Summary

Instacart is an online grocery delivery and pickup service platform. It lets you discover local retailers and create shoppable lists and recipes with ease.

## Categories

- e-commerce

## Toolkit Details

- Tools: 4

## Images

- Logo: https://logos.composio.dev/api/instacart

## Authentication

- **No Auth**
  - Type: `custom`
  - Description: No Auth authentication for Instacart.
  - Setup:
    - Configure No Auth credentials for Instacart.
    - Use the credentials when creating an auth config in Composio.

## Suggested Prompts

- Create a shoppable recipe page for lasagna
- Generate a grocery list for a vegan dinner
- Find grocery stores near 90210 in the US
- Share a shopping list link for weekly meals

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `INSTACART_CREATE_INSTACART_RECIPE_LINK` | Create Instacart Recipe Link | Create an Instacart link to the shopping list of ingredients for a recipe. This action generates a shareable Instacart URL that allows users to purchase all recipe ingredients with one click. Use this when you have a recipe with ingredients and want to enable easy grocery shopping through Instacart. |
| `INSTACART_CREATE_RECIPE_PAGE` | Create Recipe Page | Create a shareable recipe page on Instacart and return the URL. This action generates an Instacart recipe page where users can: - View the recipe with ingredients, instructions, and image - Add all recipe ingredients to their cart with one click - Select their preferred nearby store for shopping Use this for meal planning apps, recipe blogs, cooking assistants, or any application that wants to enable easy grocery shopping from recipes. The returned URL can be shared via email, SMS, or social media. |
| `INSTACART_CREATE_SHOPPING_LIST_PAGE` | Create Shopping List Page | Create a shareable Shopping List Page on Instacart. This action generates a public Instacart URL where users can view a list of products, select their preferred store, and add items to their cart for delivery or pickup. The generated link can be shared via email, messaging apps, or embedded in websites. Use cases: - Share grocery lists with family members - Create shopping lists for recipes or meal plans - Enable one-click shopping for recommended products |
| `INSTACART_GET_NEARBY_RETAILERS` | Get Nearby Retailers | Retrieves a list of grocery retailers available for delivery or pickup in a given postal code area. Use this action to discover which retailers (e.g., Safeway, Walmart, Publix) are available before creating shopping lists or recipe pages. The returned retailer_key values can be used with other Instacart actions like create_shopping_list_page or create_recipe_page. Supports United States (US) and Canada (CA) postal codes. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Installation and MCP Setup

### Path 1: SDK Installation

#### Path 1, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK
```python
pip install composio_openai
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/openai
```

#### Path 1, Step 2: Initialize Composio and Create Tool Router Session

Import and initialize Composio client, then create a Tool Router session
```python
from openai import OpenAI
from composio import Composio
from composio_openai import OpenAIResponsesProvider

composio = Composio(provider=OpenAIResponsesProvider())
openai = OpenAI()
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
```

```typescript
import OpenAI from 'openai';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { OpenAIResponsesProvider } from '@composio/openai';

const composio = new Composio({
  provider: new OpenAIResponsesProvider(),
});
const openai = new OpenAI({});
const session = await composio.create('your-user-id');
```

#### Path 1, Step 3: Execute Instacart Tools via Tool Router with Your Agent

Get tools from Tool Router session and execute Instacart actions with your Agent
```python
tools = session.tools
response = openai.responses.create(
  model='gpt-4.1',
  tools=tools,
  input=[{
    'role': 'user',
    'content': 'Create a shopping list page for weekly groceries and share the link.'
  }]
)
result = composio.provider.handle_tool_calls(
  response=response,
  user_id='your-user-id'
)
print(result)
```

```typescript
const tools = session.tools;
const response = await openai.responses.create({
  model: 'gpt-4.1',
  tools: tools,
  input: [{
    role: 'user',
    content: 'Create a shopping list page for weekly groceries and share the link.'
  }],
});
const result = await composio.provider.handleToolCalls(
  'your-user-id',
  response.output
);
console.log(result);
```

### Path 2: MCP Server Setup

#### Path 2, Step 1: Install Composio

Install the Composio SDK and Claude Agent SDK
```python
pip install composio claude-agent-sdk
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core ai @ai-sdk/openai @ai-sdk/mcp
```

#### Path 2, Step 2: Create Tool Router Session

Initialize the Composio client and create a Tool Router session
```python
from composio import Composio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions

composio = Composio(api_key='your-composio-api-key')
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
url = session.mcp.url
```

```typescript
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });

console.log("Creating Tool Router session...");
const { mcp } = await composio.create('your-user-id');
console.log(`Tool Router session created: ${mcp.url}`);
```

#### Path 2, Step 3: Connect to AI Agent

Use the MCP server with your AI agent
```python
import asyncio

options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode='bypassPermissions',
    mcp_servers={
        'tool_router': {
            'type': 'http',
            'url': url,
            'headers': {
                'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key'
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt='You are a helpful assistant with access to Instacart tools.',
    max_turns=10
)

async def main():
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        await client.query('Create a shopping list page for taco night')
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, 'content'):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, 'text'):
                        print(block.text)

asyncio.run(main())
```

```typescript
import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai';
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from '@ai-sdk/mcp';
import { generateText, stepCountIs } from 'ai';

const client = await createMCPClient({
  transport: {
    type: 'http',
    url: mcp.url,
    headers: { 'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key' }
  }
});

const tools = await client.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai('gpt-4o'),
  tools,
  messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Create a shopping list page for taco night' }],
  stopWhen: stepCountIs( 5 )
});

console.log(`Agent: ${text}`);
```

## Why Use Composio?

### 1. AI Native Instacart Integration

- Supports both Instacart MCP and direct API based integrations
- Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable tool execution
- Rich coverage for creating shoppable lists, recipes, and retailer discovery

### 2. Managed Auth

- Instant, code-free authentication—no API keys or OAuth required
- Central place to manage and revoke Instacart connections
- Per user and per environment credentials for better security

### 3. Agent Optimized Design

- Tools tuned for high reliability with real usage feedback
- Comprehensive logs so you always know which lists, recipes, or retailers your agent accessed

### 4. Enterprise Grade Security

- Fine-grained RBAC—control which agents and users can access Instacart features
- Scoped, least privilege access to Instacart APIs
- Audit trail of agent actions for transparency and compliance

## Use Instacart with any AI Agent Framework

Choose a framework you want to connect Instacart with:

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instacart/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I need my own developer credentials to use Instacart with Composio?

No developer credentials are needed—just get started! The Instacart toolkit doesn't require authentication, so you can use it right away through Composio.

### Can I use multiple toolkits together?

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. [Learn more](https://docs.composio.dev/tool-router/overview).

### Is Composio secure?

Composio is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant with all data encrypted in transit and at rest. [Learn more](https://trust.composio.dev).

### What if the API changes?

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

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