@striderlabs/mcp-target
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server connector for Target retail shopping. Enables AI assistants to search products, manage carts, and track orders on Target.com via browser automation.
Installation
npx @striderlabs/mcp-target
Or install globally:
npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-target
MCP Configuration
Add to your MCP client config (e.g., Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"target": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@striderlabs/mcp-target"]
}
}
}
Tools
status
Check Target authentication status and session info.
Parameters: none
login
Authenticate with your Target account via browser automation.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
email | string | ✅ | Target account email |
password | string | ✅ | Target account password |
headless | boolean | Run browser headlessly (default: true). Set false to see the browser window. |
Credentials are never stored — only session cookies are persisted to ~/.striderlabs/target/.
logout
Clear session cookies and log out.
Parameters: none
search_products
Search Target products with optional filters and sorting.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | ✅ | Search term |
category | string | Category filter (e.g., electronics) | |
min_price | number | Minimum price filter | |
max_price | number | Maximum price filter | |
sort_by | string | Sort order: relevance, price_low, price_high, newest, bestselling | |
limit | number | Max results (default: 10, max: 24) |
get_product
Get detailed product information including price, description, and availability.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | Full Target product URL | |
tcin | string | Target product TCIN/item ID |
Provide either url or tcin.
check_store_availability
Check if a product is available for in-store pickup at nearby Target stores.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
tcin | string | Target product TCIN | |
url | string | Product URL | |
zip_code | string | ZIP code for nearby store search |
Provide either url or tcin.
add_to_cart
Add a product to your Target cart.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | Target product URL | |
tcin | string | Target product TCIN | |
quantity | number | Quantity (default: 1) | |
fulfillment | string | pickup, shipping, or delivery (default: shipping) |
Requires login.
view_cart
View current cart contents and totals.
Parameters: none Requires login.
clear_cart
Remove all items from cart.
Parameters: none Requires login.
checkout
Preview or place a Target order.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
confirm | boolean | Set true to place the order. Default false (preview only). |
Requires login. Always preview first before confirming.
get_orders
Get order history.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
limit | number | Number of recent orders (default: 10) |
Requires login.
track_order
Track an order's status and delivery information.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
order_id | string | ✅ | Target order ID |
Requires login.
Session Storage
Session cookies are stored at ~/.striderlabs/target/:
cookies.json— Browser session cookiesauth.json— Account metadata (email, login timestamp)
Credentials (email/password) are never persisted.
Technical Details
- Transport: stdio (MCP standard)
- Browser automation: Playwright with Chromium + stealth patches
- Stealth: Patches
navigator.webdriver, plugins, permissions, and other bot-detection vectors - Cookie persistence: Survives across sessions; no repeated logins needed
Notes
- Target.com may prompt for CAPTCHA or additional verification on first login. Use
headless: falseto handle these interactively. - Store availability and cart operations require geolocation; defaults to Chicago, IL.
- The
checkouttool withconfirm: truewill place a real order. Always preview first.
License
MIT — Strider Labs