Connect Your AI

Use Ned with your favorite AI tool. Pick your platform below and follow the step-by-step guide to get connected in minutes.

MCP-Compatible Platforms

These platforms support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which lets your AI assistant call Ned's tools directly.

Platform	Best For
Claude Desktop	Conversational business analytics on your desktop
Claude Code	Developers using Claude in the terminal
Cursor	AI-powered code editor with live store data
Windsurf	Codeium's AI editor with Ned integration
Any MCP Client	Generic setup for any MCP-compatible tool

Other Platforms

Platform	Best For
OpenClaw	Install the Ned skill from ClawHub — no config needed
ChatGPT	Custom GPT with your Shopify data via REST API
Lovable	Building AI apps with live store data using the SDK

What You'll Need

Every guide requires:

1. A Ned AI account with an active subscription and your Shopify store connected
2. An API key — create one at app.meetned.com → Settings → Developer
3. Node.js 18+ installed (for MCP platforms)

Not Sure Which to Pick?

• Non-technical? Start with Claude Desktop — it's the simplest way to chat with your store data.
• Developer? Try Claude Code or Cursor to use Ned alongside your codebase.
• Already use ChatGPT? The ChatGPT guide shows you how to build a Custom GPT for your store.
• Building an app? Check out the Lovable guide or the TypeScript SDK directly.