Flexport MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Flexport 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add flexport --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Flexport MCP Server
Connect your Flexport account to any AI agent and automate your global trade and freight operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Flexport is the modern freight forwarder that provides full visibility and control over your supply chain. Now, you can track shipments, manage purchase orders, and retrieve essential logistics documentation directly through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Flexport as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Flexport data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Shipment Tracking — List all your ocean and air shipments, fetch detailed tracking metadata, and monitor transit statuses in real-time.
- PO Management — Automate your purchase order lifecycle by listing, retrieving, and creating POs directly from the agent.
- Document Retrieval — List and fetch essential logistics documents such as Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists.
- Billing & Invoices — Access freight and commercial invoices associated with your account or specific shipments for better financial oversight.
- Customs Documentation — Retrieve commercial invoice data required for customs clearance and compliance reporting.
- Global Visibility — Get a high-level overview of your entire global supply chain operations without switching tabs.
The Flexport MCP Server exposes 12 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 Flexport to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Flexport 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 Flexport
Ask Claude: "Using Flexport, show me..." — 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Flexport MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Flexport 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 Flexport 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
Flexport + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Flexport MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Flexport tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Flexport nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Flexport outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Flexport status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Flexport MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Flexport to Claude Code via MCP:
create_purchase_order
Create a new purchase order
download_document
Get document download link
get_document
Get document metadata
get_invoice
Get invoice details
get_purchase_order
Get purchase order details
get_shipment
Get shipment details
list_commercial_invoices
List commercial invoices
list_documents
List logistics documents
list_invoices
List freight invoices
list_purchase_orders
List purchase orders
list_shipment_invoices
List invoices for shipment
list_shipments
List freight shipments
Example Prompts for Flexport in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Flexport immediately.
"List my 5 most recent freight shipments and their status."
"Show me all purchase orders pending for this quarter."
"Get the download link for the Bill of Lading for shipment 'SHIP-789'."
Troubleshooting Flexport MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Flexport to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Flexport + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Flexport 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 Flexport with your favorite client
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Connect Flexport to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.