Amazon Trends API — Claude Code MCP server: how to install
Connects Claude Code to Amazon search demand feeds and bestseller lists. Fetches interest indices and growth figures without scraping pages.
claude mcp add --transport http amazon-trends-api https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcpWhat Amazon Trends API does
This MCP server queries the Trends API for Amazon shopper demand patterns and bestseller rankings. Your assistant gets structured metrics on keywords, demand trends across predefined windows, and top-ranking products directly through API calls.
The server delivers weekly time series, growth calculations for windows such as 3M, 12M, or YTD, and live feeds like Amazon Best Sellers Top Rated. The returned value is an index from 0 to 100, which reflects search interest rather than unit sales.
You need a TRENDSAPI_KEY token from trendsapi.ai to authenticate requests. Clients connect over remote HTTP to https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcp, so there is no need to host a local script.
What it helps with
- retrieve search interest history for Amazon product keywords
- compare demand percentage growth across multi-month windows
- inspect live Amazon bestseller and top-rated category feeds
- gather ecommerce search trends without building scrapers
Example prompts for the agent
- Show the Amazon search interest timeline for standing desk over the past year.
- Check demand growth for mechanical keyboards across 3M and 12M periods.
- List the top 10 items from the Amazon Best Sellers Top Rated feed.
How to install Amazon Trends API
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http amazon-trends-api https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add amazon-trends-api --url https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"amazon-trends-api": {
"url": "https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"amazon-trends-api": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http amazon-trends-api https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Amazon Trends API
How do I install Amazon Trends API in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http amazon-trends-api https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcp in your terminal. You will also need an active TRENDSAPI_KEY from trendsapi.ai.
What does the value field represent?
The value field is a 0 to 100 search interest index. It tracks how often shoppers search for a term on Amazon, not the quantity of units sold.
Does this MCP server require a local Python installation?
No, AI tools connect straight to the hosted HTTP endpoint at https://amazon.api.trendsapi.ai/mcp. Python 3.9 or Node.js packages are only needed if you write standalone scripts with trendsapi-amazon.
