eBay Buy Browse MCP connector
eBay Buy Browse is eBay's API for searching, viewing, and interacting with items available for purchase on the eBay marketplace. The eBay Buy Browse MCP connector allows AI agents to search items by keyword or category, retrieve item details and compatibility information, and view or modify eBay shopping carts. It also supports searching by image, getting items by legacy IDs or item groups, and managing cart contents by adding or removing items.
Authentication type
- OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code - Requires a one-time user login to authorize the agent to access the service on their behalf.
Uses
Use the eBay Buy Browse MCP connector to perform the following actions:
- Search eBay inventory by keyword and category to discover products matching buyer needs
- Retrieve detailed item information including pricing, condition, and return policies before purchase
- Find compatible products for specific vehicles or devices using compatibility checks
- Identify item variants and related products within item groups for comparison
- Build shopping carts and manage item quantities for streamlined purchasing workflows
- Search eBay listings by uploading product images to find similar items
- Remove items from carts and adjust quantities to finalize buyer selections
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke eBay Buy Browse MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Search eBay for vintage leather jackets in the clothing category.Show me the full details of this eBay item so I can review the return policy.Check if this car part is compatible with a 2019 Honda Civic.Find all variants of this iPhone case in eBay Buy Browse.Add this item to my eBay cart with a quantity of three.Search eBay for products similar to this image I have.What's currently in my eBay shopping cart right now?Remove that printer from my cart and update the monitor quantity to two.Search eBay for gaming laptops under five hundred dollars.Show me all available colors and sizes of this jacket on eBay.
eBay Buy Browse MCP connector tools
The eBay Buy Browse MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| getItems | Retrieves multiple items using a list of item identifiers. |
| getItemByLegacyId | Retrieves an item using its legacy identifier format. |
| getItemsByItemGroup | Retrieves all items belonging to a specified item group. |
| getItem | Retrieves detailed information about a specific item. |
| checkCompatibility | Verifies whether an item is compatible with specified criteria. |
| search | Searches for items based on keywords and filters. |
| searchByImage | Finds items similar to a provided image. |
| getShoppingCart | Retrieves the contents and details of a shopping cart. |
| addItem | Adds an item to a shopping cart. |
| removeItem | Removes an item from a shopping cart. |
| updateQuantity | Changes the quantity of an item in a shopping cart. |
