Eshoplite

eShopLite is a lightweight .NET-based eCommerce platform that offers features such as semantic search, cloud platform integration, and intelligent inference models to help developers quickly build and scale online stores.

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update time : 2025-04-29

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What is eShopLite MCP Server?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server is the core component of eShopLite that enables intelligent features like semantic search and AI-powered recommendations. It acts as a middleware between your eCommerce application and advanced AI services.

How to use the MCP Server?

The MCP Server works automatically once deployed. Your frontend application communicates with it through simple API calls to access advanced features like product recommendations and intelligent search.

Use Cases

Ideal for online stores needing: 1) Smart product discovery 2) Personalized shopping experiences 3) AI-enhanced search capabilities 4) Cloud-native eCommerce solutions

Key Features

Semantic Search

Understands search intent and context rather than just keywords, returning more relevant results

AI Recommendations

Provides personalized product suggestions based on user behavior and preferences

Seamless Cloud Integration

Built-in support for Azure services with automatic scaling and high availability

Secure Authentication

Uses Azure Managed Identity for secure, passwordless access to cloud resources

Advantages

No need for complex AI/ML expertise - ready to use out of the box

Automatically scales with your business needs

Reduces development time for advanced eCommerce features

Secure by design with built-in authentication

Limitations

Requires Azure cloud subscription for full functionality

Initial setup may require technical assistance

Advanced customization needs .NET development knowledge

Getting Started

Deploy to Azure

Use the Azure Developer CLI (azd) to provision all required resources with one command

Configure Your Store

Import your product catalog through the admin interface or API

Connect Your Frontend

Make API calls from your web or mobile app to the MCP Server endpoints

Example Scenarios

Finding Related Products

When a customer searches for 'gifts for mom', the semantic search understands the intent and returns relevant products across categories

Personalized Recommendations

The system automatically suggests complementary products based on what's in the shopping cart

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need AI expertise to use this?

Can I use this without Azure?

How do I update the product catalog?

Additional Resources

eShopLite GitHub Repository

Source code and issue tracker

Azure Deployment Guide

Official documentation for azd

Demo Video

15-minute walkthrough of key features

🚀 eShopLite 🛒

eShopLite is a collection of reference applications built on .NET for creating an e-commerce website. With features like semantic search, managed cloud platform (MCP), and inference models, it provides a solid foundation for building and enhancing your online store.

🚀 Quick Start

To get started with eShopLite, follow these steps:

Clone the repository.
Install the necessary dependencies.
Configure the environment settings.
Run the application.

✨ Features

eShopLite comes with several powerful features to enhance your e-commerce experience:

Semantic Search: Improve product discoverability with advanced search capabilities.
Managed Cloud Platform (MCP): Integrate with Azure for a seamless scaling solution.
Inference Model: Provide personalized shopping experiences for users using intelligent algorithms.
User-Friendly Interface: A simple and intuitive design for easy navigation.
Secure Transactions: Ensure the security and reliability of all transactions.

📦 Installation

You can download the latest version of eShopLite from the Releases section. Make sure to download the correct version for your environment and execute the installation file.

git clone https://github.com/Sarapakistan0/eShopLite.git
cd eShopLite

After cloning the repository, install the required packages using the following command:

dotnet restore

💻 Usage Examples

Basic Usage

After installation, you can run the application using the following command:

dotnet run

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000 to access the eShopLite interface.

🔧 Technical Details

eShopLite leverages various technologies to implement its features:

ASP.NET Core: Used for building web applications and APIs.
Azure: Used for cloud services and hosting.
ChromaDB: Used for efficient data management and querying.
DeepSeek: To implement deep learning models and enhance search capabilities.
Azure OpenAI: To integrate AI features and improve user interaction.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to eShopLite! If you'd like to help, follow these steps:

Fork the repository.
Create a new branch for the feature you want to add or the bug you want to fix.
Make your changes.
Submit a pull request. Please ensure your code adheres to the project's coding standards and includes appropriate tests.