How to Use the AfterShip MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop update my existing AfterShip shipments?

Yes, the agent calls updatetracking to modify metadata like order IDs or customer emails. This updates the details in your main dashboard instantly.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle expired AfterShip trackings?

If a shipment stops updating, your agent runs retracktracking to kick off the tracking process again. You don't have to rebuild the tracking entry from scratch.

Q: Do I need to know the shipping carrier name beforehand?

No, you don't. The detectcourier tool automatically scans the tracking number format and selects the correct carrier from the database via this MCP connection.

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Auto-detect couriers and track packages in Claude Desktop

This MCP Server lets you run `detect_courier` to identify shipping carriers from raw tracking numbers. Paste a random tracking number into Claude, and your agent identifies the carrier, then triggers `create_tracking` to start monitoring the package.

Filter and audit shipments inside your chat

The `list_trackings` tool fetches your entire delivery pipeline based on custom filters like status, origin, or date. If an old shipment gets stuck, you can use `retrack_tracking` to wake up the monitoring system and pull the latest status updates.

Manually override shipment statuses with Claude

The `mark_tracking_completed` tool forces a package status to finished when couriers fail to update their system. If you need to clean up your tracking dashboard, `delete_tracking` permanently removes old or incorrect entries from your active list.

Setup guide

Set up AfterShip MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The AfterShip MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the AfterShip MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under aftership-mcp.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aftership-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AfterShip MCP in Claude Desktop

Paste the tracking number into your chat window. Claude Desktop uses the `detect_courier` tool to find the carrier, then runs `create_tracking` to add it to your dashboard.

Yes, the agent calls `update_tracking` to modify metadata like order IDs or customer emails. This updates the details in your main dashboard instantly.

If a shipment stops updating, your agent runs `retrack_tracking` to kick off the tracking process again. You don't have to rebuild the tracking entry from scratch.

No, you don't. The `detect_courier` tool automatically scans the tracking number format and selects the correct carrier from the database via this MCP connection.

Your tracking numbers and shipment details stay private because Vinkius runs the MCP Server in an isolated sandbox. Only the specific tracking payload goes to the AfterShip API, and no data is stored locally.

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