Kargo MCP. Get real-time facility and shipment data in chat.
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Kargo. Connect your logistics account to your AI agent to manage supply chain and loading dock operations. Track shipments, check facility IoT device status, and sync order data directly from natural conversation.
This tool gives your agent real-time visibility into every movement, from the warehouse floor to the carrier's dock.
What your AI agents can do
Get carrier info
Retrieves contact details for the carrier handling a specific shipment.
Get device status
Checks the operational status of a specific IoT device at a facility.
Get order
Fetches all details for a single customer order number.
List all business facilities and monitor the status of active IoT devices (cameras, sensors) from your agent.
Get real-time status, carrier details, and complete metadata for specific shipments or list all shipments at your facility.
Access facility-wide customer orders, check their current status, and fetch full details for specific order numbers.
Push order and shipment data payloads to Kargo’s Unified Endpoint and review the history of those sync logs.
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019d75bfget carrier info
Retrieves contact details for the carrier handling a specific shipment.
019d75bfget device status
Checks the operational status of a specific IoT device at a facility.
019d75bfget order
Fetches all details for a single customer order number.
019d75bfget shipment
Retrieves all details for a specific shipment ID.
019d75bflist devices
Gets a list of all IoT devices registered at a specific facility.
019d75bflist facilities
Lists all business locations connected to your Kargo account.
019d75bflist orders
Retrieves a list of all customer orders for a specific facility.
019d75bflist payload logs
Shows a history of all data payloads that were pushed to the Kargo system.
019d75bflist shipments
Lists every shipment currently active at your facility.
019d75bfupdate logistics
Pushes and syncs order and shipment data to the Kargo Unified Endpoint.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Kargo MCP Server - Track Shipments & Logistics
Connect your logistics account to your AI agent. You'll manage your supply chain and loading dock operations just by talking to it. Your agent gives you real-time visibility into every movement, from the warehouse floor to the carrier's dock.
Checking Facility & Device Status
- You can use
list_facilitiesto get a list of all business locations connected to your Kargo account. You'll uselist_devicesto get a list of all IoT devices registered at a specific facility. Then, you can runget_device_statusto check the operational status of any specific IoT device, like a camera or a sensor.
Tracking and Detailing Shipments
Run
list_shipmentsto get a list of every shipment currently active at your facility. You can then useget_shipmentto pull all details for a specific shipment ID. If you need to know who's hauling it,get_carrier_infopulls the contact details for the carrier handling that specific shipment. **
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Managing and Verifying OrdersYou can run
list_ordersto pull a list of all customer orders for a specific facility. If you need to check a specific order,get_orderfetches all the details for that customer order number. **
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Automating Data Sync and LoggingYou'll use
update_logisticsto push and sync order and shipment data payloads to the Kargo Unified Endpoint. You can also review the history of those sync logs usinglist_payload_logs. **
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Audit and OversightYou can run
list_payload_logsto see a history of all data payloads pushed to the Kargo system. You'll uselist_facilitiesto get a list of all business locations connected to your Kargo account. This whole setup lets your agent monitor everything from the warehouse floor to the carrier's dock.
How Kargo MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the Kargo server and enter your Kargo API Token, Business Slug, and Facility Slug.
- 2 Your AI client uses natural language to call the specific tool (e.g.,
list_shipmentsorget_order). - 3 The server executes the request against your Kargo account and returns the structured data to your AI agent.
The bottom line is, you talk to your agent, and the agent gets the data directly from your Kargo system without you leaving your chat window.
Who Is Kargo MCP For?
Logistics Coordinators, Warehouse Operations staff, and Supply Chain Managers. You’re the person who spends too much time jumping between the dashboard, the inventory system, and the carrier portal just to answer 'Where is it?' This server gets you all that data in one conversation.
Uses list_shipments and get_carrier_info to check real-time statuses and contact details without logging into the dedicated dashboard.
Uses get_device_status and list_facilities to monitor the health of IoT sensors and cameras across different sites.
Uses update_logistics and list_payload_logs to automate data synchronization and audit the history of data pushes between systems.
What Changes When You Connect
- Check live status and carrier contacts with
list_shipmentsandget_carrier_info. You get immediate visibility into where goods are and who to call without opening another tab. - Monitor entire site infrastructure using
list_devicesandget_device_status. You know right away if a sensor or camera is offline, which is critical for operations. - Manage customer orders by calling
list_ordersandget_order. You see the full status of a customer's goods, whether it's at the dock or already shipped. - Automate data consistency by running
update_logistics. You keep your internal systems and Kargo synced without manual API calls. - Audit compliance and data flow by using
list_payload_logs. You review exactly what data was sent and when, keeping your records clean. - Get a full picture of any single item by calling
get_shipmentorget_order. You pull all related metadata—orders, carriers, dates—in one place.
Real-World Use Cases
Locating a Stalled Shipment
A coordinator asks, 'What's the status of SHP-2024-05?' The agent runs get_shipment, which returns the carrier, the departure time, and the associated orders. The problem is solved immediately, and the coordinator doesn't have to check the dashboard.
Daily IoT Health Check
The operations manager asks, 'Are all my cameras online?' The agent runs list_devices, checks the status via get_device_status, and reports which specific devices are offline. This prevents operational delays before they happen.
Syncing Data After a Change
An IT manager knows an order was updated in the ERP. Instead of manual API calls, they run update_logistics. This pushes the new order data directly to Kargo's endpoint, keeping all systems in sync.
Investigating Missing Order Details
A user needs to confirm an order's full history. They ask the agent to get_order using the order ID. The agent retrieves the complete metadata, confirming the customer, items, and associated shipments.
The Tradeoffs
Guessing the data flow
Asking the agent to 'check the status and sync the data' in one vague prompt. The agent doesn't know if you mean the device status or the order data.
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Break it down. First, run list_devices to see what's connected. Then, if needed, run get_device_status for the specific device. If you're dealing with orders, use list_orders first, then get_order on the specific ID.
Manual data lookup
Copying a shipment ID from an email, going to the Kargo website, and pasting it into a separate tracking portal.
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Just ask the agent. Tell it, 'Get details for shipment SHP-1001.' The agent uses get_shipment and pulls all the necessary data directly into the chat.
Ignoring logs
Fixing a sync issue and assuming the data is fixed. You don't know if the sync actually worked or if the payload was rejected.
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Always check the audit trail. Use list_payload_logs to confirm the history and verify that the data you pushed via update_logistics was accepted by the endpoint.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this if you need real-time visibility into physical goods or facility hardware. If your job requires knowing 'Where is this shipment?' or 'Is this sensor working?', this is the tool. It handles everything from tracking shipments (get_shipment) to managing site infrastructure (get_device_status).
Don't use this if your primary need is to manage internal employee scheduling or payroll. For those tasks, look for a dedicated HR or internal communication server. If you only need to list raw, unstructured data, a simple database connector might suffice, but Kargo gives you structured, domain-specific data.
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The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This server provides 10 capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP client. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Available Capabilities
Tracking shipments shouldn't feel like a multi-page web crawl.
Right now, checking a shipment status means logging into the Kargo portal. You find the shipment ID, navigate to the tracking tab, filter by date, and then find the carrier info. It takes 3-4 clicks and a lot of copy-pasting.
With this MCP server, you just ask your agent, 'What's the status of SHP-1001?' The agent uses `get_shipment` and gives you the status, the carrier, and the next steps—all in one chat response. No more clicking around.
Kargo MCP Server: Check Facility Status and Logs
Previously, checking device health meant navigating to the IoT dashboard, filtering by facility, and then manually checking the status of every camera and sensor. It was slow and prone to human error.
Now, you tell your agent to 'Check the device status at the main warehouse.' The agent runs `list_devices` and `get_device_status`, giving you a clean list of what's online and what's failed. It's instant, accurate, and keeps your team moving.
Common Questions About Kargo MCP
How do I use the `get_shipment` tool in Kargo? +
To get shipment details, ask your agent to use get_shipment and provide the specific shipment ID. The agent returns the carrier, status, and associated orders right away.
Can I list all devices with `list_devices`? +
Yes. Use list_devices to get a roster of every IoT device at a facility. You can then check the status of specific units using get_device_status.
What is the difference between `list_orders` and `list_shipments`? +
list_orders shows all customer purchase records for a site. list_shipments shows all physical goods movements scheduled for or at that facility.
How do I keep my systems synced using `update_logistics`? +
Use update_logistics when you've made changes in one system (like updating an order status) and need that change reflected in Kargo. It pushes the payload data to the Unified Endpoint.
Is `list_payload_logs` used for debugging? +
Yes. list_payload_logs shows the history of data payloads pushed to the platform. It's your audit log for data synchronization issues.
What information does `get_carrier_info` provide about a carrier? +
It returns the carrier's contact information. This includes phone numbers and general contact details, so you can reach them directly without checking a website.
When should I use `list_facilities` instead of just listing orders? +
Use list_facilities to see every physical location you operate. This is key for understanding which facility's orders or devices you need to check.
How do I fetch details for a specific order using `get_order`? +
You pass the unique order number to get_order. The tool returns all associated customer data and the current status of that specific order.
Where do I find my Business and Facility Slugs? +
These unique identifiers are assigned to your organization by Kargo. You can find them in your dashboard settings or by contacting your Kargo account manager.
Can I check the status of physical devices in the warehouse? +
Yes! Use the list_devices tool to see all IoT equipment at your facility, and get_device_status for detailed health metrics and last-seen timestamps for a specific unit.
What is the Unified Endpoint used for? +
The Unified Endpoint allows you to push external order or shipment data into the Kargo system for automated processing and real-time visibility updates.
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