How to Use the AfterShip Tracking MCP in Claude

Q: How do I add AfterShip Tracking to my Claude Desktop config?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, the tracking tools will be active.

Q: Can Claude Desktop automatically detect carriers using AfterShip Tracking?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the detectcourier tool to analyze the format of any raw tracking number and find the matching carrier.

Q: What happens if a courier is missing in my Claude Desktop chat?

Run listcouriers to see which carriers are active. If a carrier is missing, enable it in your AfterShip dashboard and Claude will see it immediately.

Track packages and manage shipping couriers directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Track shipments directly from Claude Desktop

Stop digging through browser tabs to find where your packages are. Ask Claude Desktop to run `get_tracking_details` or `list_trackings` to pull status updates right into your chat window. If you have a raw tracking number, your agent can analyze it using `detect_courier` to figure out which carrier is shipping it. It saves you from manually copying and pasting codes into different carrier websites.

Register new shipments without leaving Claude

When a new order comes in, you can tell Claude Desktop to run `create_tracking`. This registers the package with your AfterShip account so you can start monitoring its status instantly. The MCP server handles the API handshake behind the scenes. Your agent uses `list_couriers` to make sure you are routing through an active carrier on your profile before setting up the tracking.

Run courier checks using this MCP Server

Managing multiple shipping providers gets messy. Claude Desktop uses `list_couriers` to pull the active shipping carriers configured on your account so you always know your options. When you feed a mystery tracking number to this MCP Server, it fires up `detect_courier` to pinpoint the carrier. You get the correct tracking setup on the first try without guessing.

Setup guide

Set up AfterShip Tracking 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 Tracking 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 Tracking 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-tracking-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about AfterShip Tracking MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You can query shipments directly by connecting this MCP server to your local Claude Desktop app or your claude.ai web workspace.

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, the tracking tools will be active.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `detect_courier` tool to analyze the format of any raw tracking number and find the matching carrier.

Run `list_couriers` to see which carriers are active. If a carrier is missing, enable it in your AfterShip dashboard and Claude will see it immediately.

The MCP server only passes tracking numbers and carrier codes through local stdio or encrypted Vinkius endpoints. Your raw AfterShip API keys are never exposed directly to the LLM.

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