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Order Network eXchange Standard

Bringing Fulfillment into the Age of AI

The Order Network eXchange (onX) is an open specification built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables seamless interaction between AI agents and fulfillment systems. It provides a standardized interface for capturing, processing, and managing orders across the modern commerce ecosystem.

🚀 Quick Start

📚 Documentation

Understanding the Standard

Technical Specification

Implementation Guides

🎯 Key Features

Core Operations

The reference implementation ships with the following fulfillment operations:

Action Tools

  • create-sales-order - Create new orders
  • cancel-order - Cancel existing orders
  • update-order - Modify order details
  • fulfill-order - Mark orders as fulfilled

Query Tools

  • get-orders - Retrieve order details
  • get-customers - Customer information
  • get-products - Product catalog entries
  • get-product-variants - Product variant details
  • get-inventory - Stock levels
  • get-fulfillments - Fulfillment records

🌐 The Commerce Operations Foundation

The standard is governed by a vendor-neutral foundation ensuring:

  • Open participation from all stakeholders
  • Transparent governance and decision-making
  • Long-term stability and evolution
  • No single vendor control

💡 Why Adopt the Standard?

For AI Platforms

  • Instant Commerce Capability: Enable order operations without custom integrations
  • Vendor Agnostic: Work with any compliant Fulfillment
  • Future Proof: Built on MCP, the emerging standard for AI interactions

For Fulfillment Vendors

  • AI-Ready Label: Advertise compatibility with ChatGPT, Claude, and more
  • No Replatforming: Add AI support without rewriting your system
  • Competitive Edge: Differentiate with modern AI capabilities

For Commerce Platforms

  • Reduce Integration Cost: One standard interface for all Fulfillment connections
  • Faster Onboarding: Predictable implementations across customers
  • AI-Native: Support the next generation of commerce experiences

For 3PLs and Merchants

  • Automation: Eliminate manual order processing
  • Flexibility: Connect any AI to any Fulfillment
  • Innovation: Build AI-powered experiences quickly

🔧 Get Involved

For Developers

git clone https://github.com/commerce-operations-foundation/mcp-reference-server.git
cd mcp-reference-server/server
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.js

📖 Resources

  • FAQ - Common questions answered
  • Testing Guide - Testing documentation and best practices

🤝 Community

The Order Network eXchange Standard is an open specification designed to unify fulfillment in the age of AI. Join us in building the future of commerce.