Use Instacart from Claude
Add the Instacart connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorInstacart
Instacart integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Instacart connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryCommerce & Payments
Use Instacart from Codex
Add the Instacart connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use Instacart from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Commerce & Payments
What the Instacart connector can do
Instacart Developer Platform APIs to create shoppable lists/recipes and discover nearby retailers
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Instacart once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Create Instacart Recipe Link
Create an Instacart link to the shopping list of ingredients for a recipe. This action generates a shareable Instacart URL that allows users to purchase all recipe ingredients with one click. Use this when you have a recipe with ingredients and want to enable easy grocery shopping through Instacart.
- Create Recipe Page
Create a shareable recipe page on Instacart and return the URL. This action generates an Instacart recipe page where users can: - View the recipe with ingredients, instructions, and image - Add all recipe ingredients to their cart with one click - Select their preferred nearby store for shopping Use this for meal planning apps, recipe blogs, cooking assistants, or any application that wants to enable easy grocery shopping from recipes. The returned URL can be shared via email, SMS, or social media.
- Create Shopping List Page
Create a shareable Shopping List Page on Instacart. This action generates a public Instacart URL where users can view a list of products, select their preferred store, and add items to their cart for delivery or pickup. The generated link can be shared via email, messaging apps, or embedded in websites. Use cases: - Share grocery lists with family members - Create shopping lists for recipes or meal plans - Enable one-click shopping for recommended products
- Get Nearby Retailers
Retrieves a list of grocery retailers available for delivery or pickup in a given postal code area. Use this action to discover which retailers (e.g., Safeway, Walmart, Publix) are available before creating shopping lists or recipe pages. The returned retailer_key values can be used with other Instacart actions like create_shopping_list_page or create_recipe_page. Supports United States (US) and Canada (CA) postal codes.
Connection
API and auth details
Instacart Developer Platform APIs let approved developers build shoppable recipe, shopping-list, health, wellness, and ecommerce experiences. Integrations can discover retailers, generate lists, map ingredients to available products, create shopping experiences, and send users into Instacart marketplace flows with API-key access.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- No auth
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Instacart
Can Claude use Instacart?
Yes. Add a Instacart connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Instacart through Type?
Yes. Add a Instacart connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Instacart MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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