AfterShip MCP. Get real-time status from 1,000+ couriers in one go.
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AfterShip MCP Server. Track packages worldwide. This server lets your AI client monitor shipments from over 1,000 couriers. You can automatically detect the carrier from a tracking number, create new tracking records, view full delivery histories, and even set up notifications via natural language instructions.
Manage your entire shipping process, from creation to final delivery, without leaving your AI client.
What your AI agents can do
Create tracking
Starts a new tracking entry for a package using a tracking number and optional details.
Delete tracking
Permanently removes a tracking record from your list.
Detect courier
Identifies the most likely shipping company from a given tracking number.
Retrieves the latest details for a specific tracking number, including status and last checkpoint.
Takes a tracking number and returns a ranked list of the most likely shipping companies that handle it.
Initializes a new tracking entry, optionally adding details like customer emails, order IDs, and custom fields.
Retrieves a filtered list of all your stored tracking records using criteria like courier, date range, or status.
Updates a tracking record to 'Completed' status, useful when the carrier hasn't updated the final status.
Re-fetches updates for an existing tracking record that has gone stale or expired.
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019d8413create tracking
Starts a new tracking entry for a package using a tracking number and optional details.
019d8413delete tracking
Permanently removes a tracking record from your list.
019d8413detect courier
Identifies the most likely shipping company from a given tracking number.
019d8413get tracking
Retrieves the full, current details of a specific tracking number.
019d8413list couriers
Shows a list of all courier companies supported by the platform.
019d8413list trackings
Lists many tracking records, allowing you to filter by date, status, or courier.
019d8413mark tracking completed
Updates a tracking record to show it was delivered, even if the courier hasn't updated the status yet.
019d8413retrack tracking
Restarts the monitoring process for an old tracking entry to pull fresh status updates.
019d8413update tracking
Modifies the details of an existing tracking record without changing the tracking number or carrier.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Listen up. This AfterShip MCP Server hooks up your AI client to global package tracking. It monitors shipments from over a thousand couriers, so you don't gotta sweat the logistics. You can handle everything from creation to final delivery right through your agent, using nothing but plain language. You'll get the full picture of where your packages are, no matter who's moving 'em.
get_tracking: Give it a tracking number, and you get the full, current status, including the last checkpoint. detect_courier: You throw it a tracking number, and it tells you the most likely shipping company that's handling it. create_tracking: Need to start tracking something? Use this to set up a brand new entry, and you can even drop in details like customer emails or order IDs. list_trackings: You can pull a whole list of your tracked shipments, letting you filter that list by the date, the status, or even the courier. mark_tracking_completed: If the courier hasn't updated the status, but you know it's delivered, use this to mark the record as 'Completed.' retrack_tracking: If a tracking entry goes stale or old, run this tool to pull fresh status updates. update_tracking: Use this to change the details on an existing tracking record without messing with the tracking number or the carrier info. delete_tracking: Gotta clean house? This permanently removes a tracking record from your list.
You're managing the whole shipping process—from the minute it gets created to the moment it hits the porch. You don't have to leave your AI client to do this stuff. You'll see the latest status and the full history for every package. You can also check out list_couriers to see every single courier company the platform supports.
How AfterShip MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the AfterShip server and input your API key.
- 2 Your AI client invokes a tool (e.g.,
get_tracking) by passing the tracking number and any necessary filters. - 3 The server processes the request, fetches live data from the courier, and returns the structured status update to your client.
The bottom line is, your AI agent handles the API calls and data parsing, letting you talk to the tracking system like you're talking to a human operator.
Who Is AfterShip MCP For?
The operations manager whose job is constantly reacting to 'Where is my stuff?' calls. It's for e-commerce teams, fulfillment center leads, and customer support agents who deal with hundreds of shipments daily and need a single source of truth for delivery status. Stop clicking through carrier websites.
Uses the server to list all active trackings, quickly checking which shipments are delayed or stuck, and then uses mark_tracking_completed when the physical delivery happens.
Uses the server to instantly run get_tracking on a customer's number, providing immediate, accurate status updates without leaving the chat window.
Uses the server to detect_courier when a customer provides an unknown tracking number, ensuring the right carrier data is pulled immediately.
What Changes When You Connect
- See the full status history instantly. Instead of checking multiple carrier websites,
get_trackingprovides a single, complete view of the package's journey, including all checkpoints and timestamps. - Save time figuring out the courier. If a customer gives you a random number,
detect_courierimmediately tells you which company handles it, saving the back-and-forth questioning. - Manage your data lifecycle. Use
list_trackingsto see all active shipments and thenmark_tracking_completedwhen the package arrives, ensuring your records are accurate for reporting. - Keep records fresh. If a package was delivered but the courier API is slow, use
mark_tracking_completedto update your system immediately. Or, if a record goes stale,retrack_trackingpulls the latest status. - Streamline initial setup. Instead of manually entering data,
create_trackinginitializes the record, allowing you to immediately start monitoring and gathering history. - Audit your records.
list_trackingslets you filter all shipments by status, date range, or courier, giving you a comprehensive overview of your entire fulfillment pipeline.
Real-World Use Cases
A customer calls asking where their package is.
The agent asks the AI client to run get_tracking with the number. The AI client gets the current status, the last checkpoint, and the expected delivery date, giving the customer a single, confident answer in seconds. The problem is solved without any manual lookups.
The ops team needs to audit all shipments from last week.
Instead of logging into the dashboard and applying filters manually, the ops engineer asks the AI client to use list_trackings. The agent returns a list filtered by date range and status (e.g., 'Pending'), giving them the exact list they need for reporting.
A customer provides a tracking number from an unknown source.
The agent first runs detect_courier on the number. The server immediately confirms the carrier (e.g., 'USPS'). Then, the agent uses get_tracking to pull the actual status, ensuring the data is correct the first time.
The warehouse team needs to finalize records for a batch of orders.
The coordinator uses mark_tracking_completed for 20 packages. This updates the internal status to 'Delivered' even if the carrier's system is lagging, keeping internal metrics accurate.
The Tradeoffs
Treating tracking as a single API call
Calling only get_tracking when the number is unfamiliar. This fails because the agent doesn't know which of the 1,000+ couriers to query, resulting in an error or a generic 'unknown' status.
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First, run detect_courier with the number to identify the carrier. Then, run get_tracking using the detected courier. This two-step process ensures the right data source is queried the first time.
Ignoring data staleness
Only relying on the status shown in the dashboard. If the package was delivered last week, the dashboard might still show 'In Transit,' leading to customer confusion and support tickets.
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Use mark_tracking_completed when the package physically arrives. If the record has been sitting for too long, run retrack_tracking to force a live status check.
Overwriting essential details
Using update_tracking to change the order ID when the tracking number is wrong. This risks corrupting the record because the tool doesn't validate the core tracking number or courier association.
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Only use update_tracking for non-essential data changes, like updating a customer email. If the tracking number itself is wrong, you must first use create_tracking with the correct number.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if you need a unified, actionable view of global shipment status. You need to monitor, report on, and update records from multiple carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) through a single, conversational interface. If your primary need is just to pull a single piece of static data (like a postal code lookup), this is overkill. If you need to manage complex, non-logistics data (like financial transactions or HR records), look for a specialized data management tool. Never use this server for anything that isn't a physical movement of goods.
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This server provides 9 capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP client. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Available Capabilities
Tracking shipments shouldn't require jumping between 10 different carrier websites.
Right now, when a customer asks about a package, the ops team has to copy the tracking number. They then have to open the courier's site (UPS, DHL, etc.), paste the number, wait for the page to load, and manually read the status. This process repeats for every carrier and every customer, wasting minutes of time and guaranteeing inconsistent data points.
With the AfterShip MCP Server, your AI client handles the whole flow. You pass the tracking number, and the agent runs the necessary tools (`detect_courier` then `get_tracking`). The result is a clean, comprehensive status update—all in one response. You stop manual lookups and start providing answers.
AfterShip MCP Server: Get the full status and history for any tracking number.
Manual tracking means you only see the current status. You can't easily pull the full journey timeline or audit the history. You also have to manually set up email alerts in each carrier's portal.
The AfterShip MCP Server gives you the full picture. You use `get_tracking` to get the complete checkpoint history, and you can set up notifications and manage records using tools like `list_trackings`. You're not just getting data; you're automating the entire oversight process.
Common Questions About AfterShip MCP
How does the AfterShip MCP Server handle unknown tracking numbers? +
The server uses the detect_courier tool. You provide the number, and the system analyzes the format to suggest the most likely carrier, giving you the necessary context to proceed.
Can I use the AfterShip MCP Server to track multiple package types? +
Yes. You can use list_trackings to pull all active shipments. You can also use create_tracking to add new ones, letting you monitor multiple items at once.
Does the AfterShip MCP Server track packages that were never shipped? +
No. The server requires a valid tracking number to function. It pulls live data from established courier networks.
How do I update the status if the courier hasn't updated it? +
Use the mark_tracking_completed tool. This forces your system to record the delivery status, which is crucial for accurate internal reporting and customer records.
Is the AfterShip MCP Server only for major couriers? +
No. The server connects to 1,000+ couriers worldwide, supporting a massive scope of global shipping operations.
How do I use the `list_trackings` tool with date range filters for AfterShip? +
You pass start and end dates to the list_trackings tool. This lets you pull all package records that fall within a specific time window, regardless of their current status.
What information does the `create_tracking` tool require for AfterShip? +
The create_tracking tool requires at least the tracking number. You can optionally include the courier slug, customer emails, SMS phone numbers, order ID, and custom fields for richer data.
Does the AfterShip MCP Server handle tracking numbers from different regions? +
Yes, the server supports over 1,000 couriers worldwide. It auto-detects the shipping company from the number, ensuring you can track packages regardless of the region.
How do I get an AfterShip API Key? +
Sign up at AfterShip, go to Settings > API Keys, and generate a new key. Free tier includes 100 shipments/month.
How many couriers are supported? +
AfterShip supports 1,000+ courier companies worldwide including FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, Royal Mail, Canada Post, Australia Post, and many regional carriers.
Can I automatically detect which courier handles my tracking number? +
Yes! Use the detect_courier tool with just the tracking number. It returns a ranked list of likely courier companies based on the tracking number format.
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