@striderlabs/mcp-rei

REI outdoor retail connector for personal AI agents. Lets Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants search gear, manage your cart, track orders, find stores, and more — all powered by browser automation.

Built by Strider Labs — AI agents for everyday life.

Features

• Product Search — Search camping, hiking, cycling, climbing, and all outdoor gear
• Product Details & Reviews — Full specs, features, and customer reviews
• Store Inventory — Check which REI stores near you have an item in stock
• Cart Management — Add items to cart and view cart contents
• Member Rewards — Check your REI dividend balance and year-to-date earnings
• Store Finder — Locate REI stores near any zip code or city
• Classes & Events — Find outdoor classes, workshops, and adventures
• Gear Rentals — Check rental availability (tents, bikes, kayaks, and more)
• Re/Supply Used Gear — Search REI's used/refurbished gear marketplace
• Order Tracking — Track order status and shipping

Installation

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-rei

Or use directly via npx (no install needed):

npx @striderlabs/mcp-rei

Prerequisites

Install Chrome (required for browser automation):

npx patchright install chrome

MCP Client Configuration

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rei": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-rei"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add rei -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-rei

Generic MCP Client

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rei": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-rei"],
      "transport": "stdio"
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Authentication

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | rei_status | Check login status and member info | | rei_login | Get REI login URL | | rei_logout | Log out and clear session |

Shopping

| Tool | Description | Parameters | |------|-------------|------------| | rei_search | Search products | query, maxResults, category | | rei_product_details | Full product info + specs | productUrl | | rei_product_reviews | Customer reviews | productUrl, maxReviews | | rei_store_inventory | Check nearby store stock | productUrl, zipCode | | rei_used_gear | Search Re/Supply used gear | query, maxResults |

Cart

| Tool | Description | Parameters | |------|-------------|------------| | rei_add_to_cart | Add product to cart | productUrl, quantity, size, color | | rei_view_cart | View cart contents | — |

Member & Account

| Tool | Description | Parameters | |------|-------------|------------| | rei_member_dividend | Check dividend balance | — | | rei_track_order | Track order status | orderId (optional) |

Stores & Experiences

| Tool | Description | Parameters | |------|-------------|------------| | rei_find_stores | Find nearby REI stores | location, radius | | rei_find_classes | Find classes & events | query, location | | rei_gear_rentals | Check rental availability | query, location |

Usage Examples

Search for a tent:

"Search for 2-person backpacking tents under $300"

Check gear specs:

"Get the full specs and reviews for that MSR Hubba Hubba tent"

Check local stock:

"Is the Black Diamond Momentum harness in stock at stores near 98109?"

Shop used gear:

"Search Re/Supply for used hiking boots, size 11"

Find classes:

"Find rock climbing classes in Seattle"

Check your rewards:

"What's my REI dividend balance?"

Track an order:

"Track my recent REI orders"

Authentication

REI uses account-based login. To access cart, orders, and member features:

1. Call rei_login to get the login URL
2. Open the URL in your browser and sign in
3. Call rei_status to confirm — your session is saved to ~/.strider/rei/
4. Your session persists across future conversations

Session data is stored in ~/.strider/rei/ (cookies + session metadata).

Technical Details

• Uses Patchright (stealth-patched Playwright) for browser automation
• Headless Chrome — no visible browser window
• Session cookies persisted locally for convenience
• Node.js 18+ required
• Bundled with esbuild for fast startup

Limitations

• Checkout/order placement is not automated (intentional — use the cart/checkout yourself)
• REI's website structure can change and may require selector updates
• Some features (dividend, order tracking) require authentication
• Rental availability depends on REI's rental program at your local store

Troubleshooting

"Add to Cart button not found" — Product may require size/color selection. Specify size and color parameters.

"Must be logged in" — Use rei_login to get the URL, sign in via browser, then call rei_status.

No results returned — REI's page structure may have changed. Open an issue on GitHub.

Browser launch fails — Run npx patchright install chrome to install Chrome.

Development

git clone https://github.com/striderlabs/mcp-rei
cd mcp-rei
npm install
npm run build
npm start

Links

• Strider Labs
• Model Context Protocol
• GitHub Issues
• REI