Square

Square MCP Server

The Square MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides seamless integration between AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude with Square's extensive suite of business APIs

With access to over 20 Square APIs and 100+ endpoints, this MCP server enables unprecedented automation capabilities for payment processing, inventory management, customer engagement, and business operations.

Key Features & Capabilities

Comprehensive API Access

The Square MCP server provides access to process orders, manage catalogs, track inventory, book reservations, get sales data, itemize payments, and push orders to POS systems. The server includes three essential tools:

• make_api_request: Unified tool for all Square API operations across 25+ services
• get_type_info: Retrieves type information for Square API methods
• get_service_info: Provides comprehensive service information and capabilities

Supported Square Services

The MCP server covers customer management, loyalty programs, gift cards, discount codes, bookings, appointments, online transactions, in-person payments, catalog management, and inventory tracking

• Payment Processing: Apple Pay, bank accounts, cards, cash drawers, payments, payouts, refunds
• E-commerce & Catalog: Products, inventory, orders, checkout, sites, snippets
• Customer Engagement: Customer data, segments, loyalty programs, gift card activities
• Business Operations: Locations, merchants, team management, labor scheduling, invoices
• Developer Tools: Webhooks, events, disputes, terminal integration

Primary Use Cases & Target Audience

For Developers & Software Companies

• Custom Payment Integrations: Build sophisticated payment workflows with ChatGPT and Claude assistance
• E-commerce Automation: Automate inventory management, order processing, and customer communications
• Business Intelligence: Extract insights from Square data using natural language queries

For Small to Medium Businesses

• Automated Customer Service: Let AI assistants handle customer inquiries using real Square data
• Inventory Management: Use conversational AI to track stock, manage catalogs, and process orders
• Financial Reporting: Generate business reports and analytics through natural language interactions

For Enterprise Solutions

• Multi-location Management: Coordinate operations across multiple Square locations
• Advanced Analytics: Combine Square data with AI insights for strategic decision-making
• Custom Workflow Automation: Build complex business processes with AI assistance

Technical Specifications

Server Details

• Server Name: Square
• Server URL: https://mcp.squareup.com/sse
• Protocol: Server-Sent Events (SSE)
• Total Tools: 3 comprehensive API tools
• API Coverage: 25+ Square services with 100+ endpoints

Security & Compliance

Square maintains PCI-DSS compliance, ensuring customer credit card information never touches your application while providing secure payment processing . The MCP server inherits these security standards:

• OAuth 2.1 authentication
• PCI-DSS compliant data handling
• Secure API token management
• Enterprise-grade encryption

Advanced Use Cases

AI-Powered Business Analytics

Combine Square's comprehensive business data with AI analysis to:

• Identify sales trends and customer patterns
• Optimize inventory based on predictive analytics
• Automate financial reporting and compliance
• Generate actionable business insights

Conversational Commerce

Create intelligent shopping experiences by:

• Processing natural language orders through AI
• Providing personalized product recommendations
• Automating customer support with Square data
• Managing complex e-commerce workflows

Multi-Platform Integration

MCP's open standard enables interoperability across different AI platforms, allowing you to:

• Use the same Square integration across multiple AI tools
• Future-proof your payment processing automation
• Build vendor-neutral business solutions
• Scale across different AI platforms seamlessly