Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Agora MCP

Q: What is Agora MCP?

A: Agora MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a server that connects AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to SearchAgora, a universal product search engine, allowing you to search, discover, and purchase products from across the web using AI.

Q: What is SearchAgora?

A: SearchAgora is a universal product search engine that helps you discover products from across the web. It offers a seamless shopping experience with comprehensive product information, price comparisons, and streamlined checkout processes.

Q: Which AI assistants are compatible with Agora MCP?

A: Currently, Agora MCP is compatible with AI assistants like Cursor and Claude Desktop.

Q: What are the prerequisites for setting up Agora MCP?

A: You need an MCP client (like Cursor or Claude Desktop), UV installed, and a payment method through an L402-compatible client like Fewsats.

Q: How do I configure Agora MCP for Cursor?

A: Open Cursor, go to Settings, navigate to MCP Server Configuration, and add the provided JSON configuration, ensuring you replace YOUR_FEWSATS_API_KEY with your actual API key from Fewsats.

Q: How do I configure Agora MCP for Claude Desktop?

A: Find the configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on MacOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows), and add the provided JSON configuration, ensuring you replace YOUR_FEWSATS_API_KEY with your actual API key from Fewsats.

Q: Can I run a local development version of Agora MCP?

A: Yes, you can run a local version by configuring the MCP server with the path to your local Agora MCP repository.

Q: What kind of searches can I perform with Agora MCP?

A: You can perform basic searches like “Can you find a cool t-shirt for me?” and advanced searches with parameters like price ranges, pagination, custom sorting, and product filtering. For example, “Show me headphones under $100 sorted by highest rating.”

Q: What features are currently supported by Agora MCP?

A: Currently, Agora MCP supports product search with customizable parameters such as search query, results per page, page navigation, price filtering (minimum and maximum), and custom sorting options.

Q: What features are coming soon to Agora MCP?

A: Upcoming features include adding products to cart, viewing and managing the shopping cart, completing purchases, saving favorite products, and tracking order status.

Q: How do I use Agora MCP with my AI assistant to search for products?

A: Simply ask your AI assistant to search for products using natural language. For example, you can say, “Can you find a cool t-shirt for me?”