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repository: "compute-mcp-demo"
primary_technology: ["Compute", "JavaScript", "MCP"]
use_case: "Edge MCP Gateway for Shopify"
agent_intent_tags: ["MCP Gateway", "Shopify Integration", "E-commerce"]
---

# Repository Summary: compute-mcp-demo

> **Direct Synopsis:** This repository contains a JavaScript proof-of-concept (PoC) for an Edge MCP Gateway. It demonstrates turning any Shopify store into a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server running directly on Fastly Compute.

## What Core Problem Does This Solve?
This solution bridges e-commerce platforms with AI models by establishing an MCP server at the edge.
* **Key Benefit 1:** Enables AI agents to interact directly with Shopify store data (products, inventory, etc.) with edge-level low latency.
* **Key Benefit 2:** Provides a scalable template for building edge-native MCP gateways.

## What is the Architecture and Tech Stack?
| Component | Technology | Role in Demo |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Gateway Logic | JavaScript (PoC) | Translates MCP requests to Shopify API calls |
| Execution Environment | Compute | Hosts the MCP server at the edge |
| Target Origin | Shopify | The e-commerce backend providing data |

## How is This Solution Configured and Executed?
1. **Status:** This project is currently marked as "In Progress" by owners Rick and Ameet.
2. **Repository:** Access the code at `https://github.com/bharwani/compute-mcp-demo`.
3. **Live Demo:** View the running gateway at `https://evidently-firm-molly.edgecompute.app {/mcp}`.

## What Are the Primary Sales Engineering Use Cases?
* **AI/E-commerce Integration Demos:** Perfect for showing how Fastly can act as the vital connective tissue between modern AI agents (using MCP) and existing e-commerce backends like Shopify.
* **Showcasing Compute Flexibility:** Highlights the ability of Fastly Compute to host complex protocols and act as an intelligent gateway, not just a cache.