How to Use the Ship24 MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check the API status of Ship24 using Claude Desktop?

Yeah, there's a specific tool: getapistatus. Running this tells you right away if our connection points are up and running. It’s good practice to run it before starting any big workflow.

Q: If I use Ship24 with Claude Desktop, what if a package is already being tracked?

You can manage existing shipments using updatetrackerinfo or stop tracking it entirely with deletetracker. It gives you full control over the tracker lifecycle.

Get real-time global shipment data directly in Claude Desktop.

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Check Live Package Status

You can get the current status of any package using `get_live_tracking`. This tool hits our universal API, returning real-time delivery updates from over 1200 carriers worldwide. Need to check a single item? Just run `find_tracker_by_number` with the tracking number. It immediately pulls up the last known status, saving you time dealing with individual carrier websites.

Process Large Batches of Tracking Data

Handling 50 shipments is easy when you use `create_bulk_trackers`. This tool lets your AI client start tracking multiple packages at once, managing the whole process for you. If you just need to list what's currently active or track a group of items without starting new tracking, try `list_active_trackers` or `list_bulk_trackers`.

Identify Global Shipping Partners

Before writing code, you need to know who supports the package. Run `search_couriers` and specify carriers like 'FedEx' or 'Correios'. This instantly gives you a list of supported services. For general system checks, use `list_couriers` to see every carrier we support right out of the gate.

Setup guide

Set up Ship24 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 Ship24 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 Ship24 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 ship24-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ship24-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ship24 MCP in Claude Desktop

You just call the tracking tools directly from your chat. The MCP Server handles the complex connection to over 1200 carriers, so you don't have to worry about APIs or carrier-specific quirks.

Yeah, there's a specific tool: `get_api_status`. Running this tells you right away if our connection points are up and running. It’s good practice to run it before starting any big workflow.

The server handles tracking numbers, bulk shipment lists, carrier names, and real-time status updates. It's all designed to give you clear, actionable logistics data.

You can manage existing shipments using `update_tracker_info` or stop tracking it entirely with `delete_tracker`. It gives you full control over the tracker lifecycle.

It supports 1200+ carriers. The system handles the complexity of regional and international postal services so you can track packages everywhere.

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