Flowhub launches MCP connector, giving retailers the freedom to innovate with AI. Flowhub introduces an open approach to AI with a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector. Operators can connect Flowhub directly to leading AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, using natural language to analyze their business, automate workflows, and take action. MIAMI, July 1, 2026 - Flowhub, the regulated commerce platform for cannabis retailers, today announced an open approach to artificial intelligence with the launch of Flowhub MCP, a connector built on the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard. Flowhub MCP allows dispensary operators to connect their Flowhub account directly to AI tools they already use, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, and Cursor, so they can take action inside Flowhub using natural language. Flowhub believes retailers should own their data, choose their tools, and benefit from advances across the broader AI ecosystem. The MCP connector reflects that philosophy by giving operators a flexible foundation that can adapt to the future of AI. "We give operators everything they need to run and grow their business, and then we give them the freedom to make it their own," said Kyle Sherman, Founder and CEO of Flowhub. "AI is evolving faster than any technology we've seen before. The best AI of 2026 won't be the best AI of 2028. That's why we're building Flowhub so our customers can use the AI they trust today and adopt the breakthroughs of tomorrow." Operators spend countless hours every week on repetitive administrative tasks. With an AI tool connected to Flowhub's MCP server, those tasks can be reduced to a simple conversation: * "Generate a revenue report by brand from last weekend" * "Increase the price on every vape SKU by 5%" * "Move 200 units from the vault to the sales floor" * "Show me my slow-moving products and create deals to sell through them while maintaining at least a 30% margin." Flowhub executes the work in seconds while maintaining a complete audit trail, with operator approval required before any changes are applied. The differentiator isn't talking to your data. It's acting on it. Key advantages of Flowhub's MCP include: * Run your store by talking to it. The MCP connector is action-capable, allowing operators to make bulk edits, move inventory, and generate reports through natural language. Work that once took hours can now be completed with a single request. * Bring your own AI. Flowhub connects to the AI tools you already use, including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients. As the AI landscape evolves, you can adopt new models without changing your Flowhub workflows. * Your data, your rules. AI can only access and act on information a logged-in user is authorized to see. Every action is permission-aware, logged, and requires approval, giving operators security, confidence, and control over every AI-powered workflow. Early adopters of Flowhub MCP are already building custom AI workflows. "My goal is to make my manager's life one-click everything. I have Claude connected to Flowhub through MCP. It's analyzing our existing data and boiling it down into actionable recommendations we can actually execute on. It's even suggesting new promotions for us every day," said Ankit Bhasin, owner of Cannabis Cowboy. "In this industry, we all sell the same products. So how do you differentiate yourself? That's where I know this can add a lot of value." The universal MCP connector is the latest expression of Flowhub's open platform strategy. Built on a unified commerce schema and robust APIs, Flowhub brings compliance, point of sale, payments, ecommerce, loyalty, and analytics together in one system while giving operators and developers the freedom to extend it however they choose. Looking ahead, Flowhub is expanding the ecosystem with Intelligence, a customizable business intelligence foundation, and Open Ecommerce, a headless API framework that enables partners to build custom digital commerce experiences powered by Flowhub's commerce infrastructure. Together, these initiatives advance Flowhub's vision of an open operating system for regulated commerce - one where operators own their data, choose the tools that best fit their business, and innovate custom retail experiences. About Flowhub. Flowhub is the commerce platform behind America's best regulated retailers. Founded in 2015 by CEO Kyle Sherman, Flowhub powers compliance, point of sale, payments, ecommerce, inventory management, loyalty, and intelligence for thousands of cannabis retailers nationwide. Processing more than $4 billion in cannabis sales annually, Flowhub helps high-volume operators automate operations, increase revenue, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Built on an open platform with robust APIs and developer tools, Flowhub gives operators the flexibility to choose the technology, integrations, and workflows that best fit their business. Flowhub is on the frontlines of ending cannabis prohibition and is proud to be a founding director of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable (USCR), the central lobbying and advocacy group working to normalize and professionalize the U.S. cannabis industry at the federal level. Flowhub is a privately held, profitable company. Investors include PayPal, Headline, Poseidon, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, and the founders of Venmo.

Lucid green and Flowhub integration: simplifying cannabis POS workflows. Cannabis retailers are constantly balancing compliance, operations, and customer experience - often across multiple systems. The more streamlined those workflows are, the more efficiently teams can operate. That's why Lucid Green Inc. is excited to announce that LucidID is now integrated with Flowhub, enabling retailers to receive and manage LucidIDs directly within their existing POS workflow. What this Flowhub integration enables. With this Flowhub integration, retailers can now work with LucidIDs without adding new tools or processes. This means: * LucidIDs can be received directly within Flowhub workflows * No need for separate systems or manual workarounds * Product-level data is accessible in the same environment teams already use The result is a more seamless operational experience, from intake to sale. Supporting smarter store operations. Beyond operational simplicity, this cannabis POS integration supports better in-store experiences. With LucidID embedded into the workflow: * Budtenders can quickly access product details and compliance data * Teams can provide more consistent information to customers * Retailers can build a stronger foundation for engagement and loyalty initiatives This creates a more informed, efficient, and connected retail environment. Built for existing retail workflows. One of the key goals behind this integration is simplicity. Retailers shouldn't have to change how they work to adopt better technology. By bringing LucidID directly into Flowhub, this integration aligns with existing workflows rather than adding new layers of complexity. No extra systems. No added friction. Just a more streamlined way to manage product data and engagement. This integration builds on Flowhub's cannabis POS platform, designed to help dispensaries run compliant and efficient operations. Getting started with LucidID in Flowhub. If you're already using Flowhub, getting set up with LucidIDs is straightforward. Your Flowhub contact can help guide you through the process. If you're using Flowhub and would like to start using LucidIDs, contact Lucid Green Inc. and its team will help you get onboarded: