Kroger FAQs

Question 1

Is this an official Kroger tool?

Accepted Answer

No, this is an unofficial MCP server and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Kroger. It uses the public Kroger API.

Question 2

What can I do with the Kroger MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You can empower AI assistants to find Kroger stores, search for products, add items to a shopping cart, view order history, and even find optimal shopping paths through the store.

Question 3

What is the Kroger MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that allows AI assistants, like Claude, to access Kroger's grocery shopping functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling features like store location, product search, and cart management.

Question 4

Do I need a Kroger Developer account to use this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to create a free account at the Kroger Developer Portal to obtain API credentials (CLIENT_ID and CLIENT_SECRET) to authenticate with the Kroger API.

Question 5

How does the cart management work?

Accepted Answer

Due to limitations of the Kroger Public API, the server maintains a local cart. Adding items works with the Kroger API, but removing items only affects the locally tracked cart. You'll need to manually sync with your Kroger cart.

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