EbayMcpServer
by CooKey-Monster
EbayMcpServer is a simple server that allows you to fetch auctions from Ebay.com. It utilizes the official MCP Python SDK to handle protocol communication and server interactions.
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What is EbayMcpServer?
EbayMcpServer is a server that provides a tool to scan Ebay for auctions using the Ebay REST API. It leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for communication and interaction.
How to use EbayMcpServer?
To use the server, you need to install it using UV, a fast Python package manager. You also need to set the CLIENT_ID and CLIENT_SECRET environment variables obtained from the Ebay developer portal. Once installed, you can use prompts to search for auctions, such as "Find me 10 auctions for batman comics".
Key features of EbayMcpServer
Fetches auctions from Ebay
Uses the official MCP Python SDK
Provides a 'list_auction' tool
Supports search queries
Returns results from Ebay's REST API
Use cases of EbayMcpServer
Finding specific items on Ebay
Integrating Ebay auction data into other applications
Building custom Ebay search tools
Automating Ebay searches
Creating Ebay price trackers
FAQ from EbayMcpServer
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is used for protocol communication and server interactions.
Where do I get the CLIENT_ID and CLIENT_SECRET?
Where do I get the CLIENT_ID and CLIENT_SECRET?
You can find them on the Ebay developer portal.
What is the 'query' argument for?
What is the 'query' argument for?
The 'query' argument is used for the search query when listing auctions.
What does the 'ammount' argument do?
What does the 'ammount' argument do?
The 'ammount' argument specifies the number of results to return.
What happens if I don't specify the 'ammount' argument?
What happens if I don't specify the 'ammount' argument?
It defaults to 0.