AfterShip MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add AfterShip as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add aftership --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About AfterShip MCP Server
Connect AfterShip tracking platform to any AI agent and track packages from 1,000+ couriers worldwide, auto-detect shipping companies, and manage all your shipments through natural language.
Claude Code registers AfterShip as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where AfterShip data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Package Tracking — Create and monitor shipments from FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, and 1,000+ other couriers
- Auto-Detect Courier — Automatically identify the shipping company from just a tracking number
- Tracking History — View complete delivery history with checkpoint timestamps and locations
- Delivery Management — Mark trackings as completed, retrack expired ones, or delete old entries
- Customer Notifications — Set up email and SMS notifications for delivery updates
- Courier Directory — Browse all supported courier companies with their contact info and requirements
The AfterShip MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect AfterShip to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AfterShip MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using AfterShip
Ask Claude: "Using AfterShip, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the AfterShip MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with AfterShip through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using AfterShip tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
AfterShip + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the AfterShip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed AfterShip tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query AfterShip nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe AfterShip outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query AfterShip status endpoints and alert on anomalies
AfterShip MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect AfterShip to Claude Code via MCP:
create_tracking
Requires at least the tracking number. Optionally specify the courier slug, title, customer emails, SMS phone numbers, order ID, and custom fields. Create a new package tracking
delete_tracking
This action cannot be undone. Delete a tracking entry
detect_courier
Useful when the user provides a tracking number but doesn't know which courier it belongs to. Returns a ranked list of likely couriers. Auto-detect courier from tracking number
get_tracking
Get details of a specific tracking
list_couriers
) that can be used for tracking packages. List all supported courier companies
list_trackings
Supports extensive filtering by courier (slug), tag, keyword, origin, destination, date ranges, and delivery status. List all package trackings
mark_tracking_completed
Useful when the package has been delivered but the courier hasn't updated the final status. Mark a tracking as completed
retrack_tracking
This restarts monitoring and will fetch new checkpoint updates. Retrack an expired tracking
update_tracking
Does not affect the tracking number or courier. Update an existing tracking
Example Prompts for AfterShip in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with AfterShip immediately.
"Track my package with tracking number 1Z999AA10123456784."
"What courier handles tracking number 9400111899223344556677?"
"Show me all my active trackings."
Troubleshooting AfterShip MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting AfterShip to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
AfterShip + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating AfterShip MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect AfterShip with your favorite client
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Connect AfterShip to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.