AfterShip MCP Server for Google ADK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add AfterShip as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="aftership_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with AfterShip "
"using 9 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
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.
Google ADK natively supports AfterShip as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 9 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AfterShip MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 9 tools from AfterShip via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the AfterShip MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with AfterShip through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with AfterShip
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine AfterShip tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
AfterShip + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the AfterShip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query AfterShip and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine AfterShip tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query AfterShip regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including AfterShip
AfterShip MCP Tools for Google ADK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect AfterShip to Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Common issues when connecting AfterShip to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkAfterShip + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating AfterShip MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect AfterShip to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.