How to Use the Easyship MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Easyship to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and paste the server configuration. Once you restart the desktop application, the new MCP tools will show up under the hammer icon.

Q: Can Claude Desktop calculate international shipping rates with Easyship?

Yes, your agent calls getshippingrates to fetch real-time global pricing. It checks carrier boundaries automatically to make sure your package fits the courier's limits.

Run your global shipping operations directly inside Claude Desktop using this dedicated MCP Server.

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Instantly pull live shipping rates in Claude Desktop

The `get_shipping_rates` and `list_available_couriers` tools pull live delivery quotes directly into your chat window. Stop wasting time switching back and forth between shipping dashboards. You can compare regional carrier limits on the fly. Your agent reads the raw numbers directly, meaning you get actual pricing without manual copy-pasting.

Track delayed shipments without leaving your chat

The `list_failed_deliveries` and `list_in_transit_shipments` tools identify delayed shipments without making you open a browser. Finding stuck packages is usually a massive chore. Your agent queries the active transit logs instantly. It pulls live tracking updates using `get_shipment_details` so you can draft customer updates immediately.

Audit your shipping volume inside Claude Desktop

The `quick_shipping_volume_audit` tool summarizes your recent shipping activity and delivery success rates inside your chat. Spotting trends in your logistics costs requires clean data. The agent uses `list_latest_shipments` to keep your records straight. You get a clear picture of your recent shipping performance without building custom spreadsheets.

Setup guide

Set up Easyship 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 Easyship 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 Easyship 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 easyship-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Easyship MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and paste the server configuration. Once you restart the desktop application, the new MCP tools will show up under the hammer icon.

Yes, your agent calls `get_shipping_rates` to fetch real-time global pricing. It checks carrier boundaries automatically to make sure your package fits the courier's limits.

Absolutely, just ask your agent to find a specific order. The tool `search_shipments_by_reference` will scan your entire account history to pull up the exact match.

Your agent accesses your account limits and active configuration using `get_easyship_account_metadata`. This ensures you never try to book shipments that exceed your current plan limits.

All tracking numbers and customer addresses remain local to your machine. The stdio transport layer ensures your sensitive logistics data never touches external third-party servers outside of direct Easyship API calls.

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