Ferret
Self-hosted home inventory: find, add and update what you own, maintenance, warranties.
What it does
Ferret is an MCP server, a connector that lets an AI assistant use it as a tool. It is hosted: an assistant connects to it over the internet, nothing to install.
From the publisher's description, Electra Index matched it to one capability: e-commerce management. That makes it a candidate for tasks such as buy products online or manage an online store.
Facts come from the Official MCP Registry, as declared by the publisher. Capabilities are matched automatically (low confidence). None of this is a test of the tool.
At a glance
How to connect
As declared in the Official MCP Registry · not tested by Electra IndexHosted endpoint
https://{ferret_host}/mcpstreamable-http
The endpoint contains a placeholder to replace with your own value (see the publisher's docs).
Required: X-API-Key (get it from the publisher)
No ready-made settings: the registry entry does not contain everything needed. Follow the publisher's instructions.
Tasks it helps with
Share of each task's required capabilities it covers| Buy products online E-commerce Management | 33% |
| Manage an online store E-commerce Management | 33% |
| Track orders for customers E-commerce Management | 33% |
Similar tools
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- NEVINI WinesREMOTELOCALSearch the wines of NEVINI, a Dutch wine importer, and build Shopify carts with a checkout link
- Ivory River — Agent CommerceREMOTELOCALSearch, configure, quote, recommend gaming PCs and components. Hands user to in-browser checkout
- buyer.shREMOTELOCALProduct search for agents: price, merchant, rating and checkout links across online stores
- holdmark · facts about online storesREMOTELOCALDoes this store deliver and refund? Measured with carriers and payment processors
Ready-made AI agents
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Facts & evidence
Each fact shows where it was seen and when.| Fact | Value | Evidence | Source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted endpoint | https://{ferret_host}/mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Local install (package) | no | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Remote access (hosted) | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Website | https://ferret-demo.digitalempire.us/docs/guide/claude | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Repository | https://github.com/ferret-project/ferret | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Registry status | active | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Version | 2026.11.1 | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| MCP server | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
Change history
- NEW05 Nov 2026first seen in the index
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Questions about Ferret
How do I connect Ferret?
Use the hosted endpoint https://{ferret_host}/mcp in your assistant's MCP settings. The exact settings are in "How to connect" above, as declared in the Official MCP Registry.
Does Ferret need an API key or token?
Yes. The registry entry lists a required value: X-API-Key. Get it from the publisher.
What can I use Ferret for?
Based on its description, it is most relevant to: buy products online, manage an online store, track orders for customers.