# AfterShip Tracking MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > AfterShip Tracking lets you manage your entire shipping pipeline through your AI client. It handles package tracking across 600+ carriers, identifies couriers from raw numbers, and monitors delivery statuses in real time. It's built for e-commerce teams who need to stay on top of logistics without switching tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** ecommerce - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BOqNgLeriBfQLmTx33ZqpvZHRS45HQC4zXDS5yuq/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** shipment-tracking, delivery-monitoring, courier-integration, logistics-automation, real-time-updates, package-tracking ## Description Imagine you're running a busy online store and a customer pings you because their order is stuck. Usually, that means opening a new tab, logging into a carrier portal, and hunting for a tracking number. With this Connector, you just ask your agent where the package is. It pulls the latest location, delivery estimates, and status updates instantly. You can also feed it a pile of raw tracking numbers to get them all organized into a single dashboard of active shipments. If something goes wrong, like a delivery exception, the agent can flag it for you before the customer even notices. It handles the heavy lifting of courier identification and history lookups, so you can focus on moving product rather than chasing data. You'll find it's a lot easier to manage large-scale logistics when you can just talk to your data. Connecting this to your workflow through Vinkius makes it a core part of your shipping stack, turning a manual data entry job into a conversation. ## Tools ### list_trackings Retrieve all active and historical tracked shipments currently monitored by AfterShip. ### create_tracking Register a new package tracking number to initiate real-time monitoring and webhooks via AfterShip. ### get_tracking_details Retrieve highly accurate real-time location updates and the current delivery status for an AfterShip tracking ID. ### list_couriers Retrieve the subset of shipping couriers that are currently actively enabled in your AfterShip account. ### detect_courier Analyze a raw tracking number format to automatically identify the likely carriers routing it. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Track this FedEx package: 123456789012. ``` **Response:** ``` I've added tracking for FedEx package 123456789012. It is currently **In Transit** and is scheduled for delivery tomorrow by 8:00 PM. Would you like to be notified of any status changes? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Identify the carrier for tracking number '940010000000000000000000'. ``` **Response:** ``` Based on the format, this tracking number belongs to **USPS**. Would you like me to start monitoring this shipment for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me all shipments with an 'Exception' status. ``` **Response:** ``` I've filtered your shipments. You have **2 packages** with an 'Exception' status, both due to incorrect address information. I've listed the details below so you can contact the customers. ``` ## Capabilities ### View active shipping partners Use list_couriers to see exactly which carriers are currently enabled in your account. ### Track active and historical shipments Get a full list of every package currently being monitored by the system. ### Register new packages Start real-time monitoring for new orders by adding their tracking numbers. ### Get real-time location updates Pull precise coordinates and delivery windows for any specific tracking ID. ### Identify carriers from raw numbers Let the agent figure out which courier is handling a package based on its number format. ## Use Cases ### Answering 'Where is my order?' A support agent asks for the status of a specific ID and gets a detailed location update to give to a customer. ### Bulk Onboarding An ops manager pastes 50 tracking numbers and asks the agent to start monitoring them all at once. ### Exception Monitoring A manager asks for all shipments with an 'Exception' status to prioritize outreach for delayed items. ### Carrier Audit A logistics lead asks which couriers are active to decide which ones to keep for the next quarter. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by using create_tracking to register packages in bulk. - Resolve customer inquiries faster by pulling specific data with get_tracking_details. - Identify shipping partners instantly using detect_courier instead of manual lookups. - Audit your entire shipping pipeline at once with list_trackings for better oversight. - Keep your courier list organized by seeing exactly which partners are active in your account. - Catch delivery exceptions early to proactively contact customers before they complain. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you get a conversational interface for your entire shipping logistics. 1. Subscribe to the AfterShip Tracking MCP on Vinkius. 2. Input your AfterShip API Key into your AI client. 3. Ask your agent to list shipments, find carriers, or check specific delivery statuses. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can AfterShip Tracking handle multiple couriers?** Yes, it connects to over 600 different couriers so you can track packages from almost any carrier in one place. **How does AfterShip Tracking help my customer support?** Your team can ask the agent for real-time updates on any package, giving customers instant answers without the rep needing to leave their chat window. **Can I add new tracking numbers automatically?** You can tell your agent to register new packages, and it will initiate real-time monitoring and webhooks for you. **Does AfterShip Tracking identify the carrier for me?** Yes, you can provide a raw tracking number and the agent will analyze the format to tell you which courier is handling it. **Can I see my past shipments with AfterShip Tracking?** Yes, the tool allows you to retrieve both active and historical tracking data for your records. **Is AfterShip Tracking good for large e-commerce stores?** It's designed for high-volume logistics, allowing you to monitor entire pipelines and catch delivery exceptions quickly. **How do I add a new tracking number?** Use the `create_tracking` tool and provide the tracking number and the courier slug (e.g., 'fedex', 'dhl'). Your agent will add it to AfterShip and start monitoring the status. **Can the agent automatically detect the courier?** Yes! Use the `detect_courier` tool with any tracking number. AfterShip will analyze the format and return a list of potential carrier matches. **What tracking statuses are supported?** AfterShip normalizes tracking data into standard statuses: Pending, In Transit, Out for Delivery, Delivered, Exception, and Failed Attempt.