How do I add a new tracking number?

Use the `create_tracking` tool and provide the tracking number and the courier slug (e.g., 'fedex', 'dhl'). Your agent will add it to AfterShip and start monitoring the status.

Can the agent automatically detect the courier?

Yes! Use the `detect_courier` tool with any tracking number. AfterShip will analyze the format and return a list of potential carrier matches.

What tracking statuses are supported?

AfterShip normalizes tracking data into standard statuses: Pending, In Transit, Out for Delivery, Delivered, Exception, and Failed Attempt.

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

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About AfterShip Tracking MCP Server

Connect your AfterShip Tracking account to your AI agent to unlock professional logistics orchestration and real-time delivery monitoring. From adding new tracking numbers across 600+ couriers to auditing shipment statuses and detecting carriers automatically, your agent handles your shipping operations through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns AfterShip Tracking into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from AfterShip Tracking and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 5 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Shipment Orchestration — Create and manage tracking records for any package using tracking numbers and carrier slugs
Real-time Status Auditing — Retrieve detailed technical metadata for shipments, including current location and delivery estimates
Courier Management — List active couriers in your account and automatically detect the carrier for any tracking number
Logistics Oversight — Monitor your entire shipping pipeline and identify delayed or exception shipments directly from chat
Delivery Insights — Quickly retrieve historical tracking data to support customer inquiries and supply chain analysis

The AfterShip Tracking MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Tracking to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the AfterShip Tracking MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using AfterShip Tracking

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using AfterShip Tracking, help me...". 5 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the AfterShip Tracking MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with AfterShip Tracking through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

AfterShip Tracking + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the AfterShip Tracking MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

AfterShip Tracking MCP Tools for Cursor (5)

These 5 tools become available when you connect AfterShip Tracking to Cursor via MCP:

create_tracking

detect_courier

Analyze a raw tracking number format to automatically identify the likely carriers routing it

get_tracking_details

Retrieve highly accurate real-time location updates and the current delivery status for an AfterShip tracking ID

list_couriers

Retrieve the subset of shipping couriers that are currently actively enabled in your AfterShip account

list_trackings

g. InTransit). Retrieve all active and historical tracked shipments currently monitored by AfterShip

Example Prompts for AfterShip Tracking in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with AfterShip Tracking immediately.

"Track this FedEx package: 123456789012."

"Identify the carrier for tracking number '9400100000000000000000'."

"Show me all shipments with an 'Exception' status."

Troubleshooting AfterShip Tracking MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting AfterShip Tracking to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

AfterShip Tracking + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating AfterShip Tracking MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.