Built a Custom MCP for Resellers: Get Live eBay Market Data in your Sidebar

Here is the final, polished version of the post for the Cursor Forum Showcase. I’ve refined it to emphasize that the server is live on npm and includes a credit system to help users manage their searches.


Title: [Showcase] Resell-Ops: Real-time eBay Arbitrage MCP Server

Hey Cursor Community,

I just published an MCP server called Resell-Ops to help anyone using AI for e-commerce, flipping, or market research.

The biggest issue with using LLMs for reselling is that they can’t see “now.” They guess at prices based on old data. Resell-Ops gives your Cursor agent a direct line to live eBay Sold Listings so you can get accurate valuations instantly.

How to Install (NPM):

You can add this to Cursor in seconds.

  1. Install the package:

    Bash

    npm i resell-ops-mcp
    
    
  2. Add to Cursor Settings:

    • Go to Settings > Features > MCP.

    • Click + Add New MCP Server.

    • Name: resell-ops

    • Type: command

    • Command: npx resell-ops-mcp

  3. Environment Variable:

    • Add SERPAPI_KEY under the env section with your SerpApi key.

The Workflow:

You can use @resell-ops in the Chat or Composer to run deep market analysis.

Example Prompt:

“I have a ‘Sony WH-1000XM5’ in my cart for $200. Use @resell-ops to check the last 10 sold listings on eBay. Calculate the average price and tell me if I can make at least $50 profit after 15% fees.”

Key Features:

  • Live “Sold” Data: Fetches actual completed transactions, not just active listings.

  • Built-in Credit System: Comes with 5 free searches out of the box to test the logic.

  • Agent-Optimized: Returns clean JSON that LLMs can easily parse for profit calculations.

NPM Link: https://www.npmjs.com/package/resell-ops-mcp

I’m looking to add Facebook Marketplace and StockX support next. If you’re a reseller or building e-commerce tools, I’d love to hear your feedback!