ShipBob MCP Server for Vercel AI SDKGive Vercel AI SDK instant access to 30 tools to Batch Cancel Shipments, Batch Update Tracking, Cancel Order, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersThe Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect ShipBob through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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The ShipBob MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK is a standout in the Ecommerce category — giving your AI agent 30 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminiimport { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using ShipBob, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
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About ShipBob MCP Server
Connect your ShipBob account to any AI agent and take full control of your e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every ShipBob tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 30 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
What you can do
- Order Management — List, retrieve, and create fulfillment orders. Check real-time statuses and cancel orders when necessary.
- Product Catalog — Manage your virtual product records, list variants, and convert items into bundles directly from the chat.
- Inventory Tracking — Monitor inventory levels across different locations, check lot-specific data, and query historical inventory movements.
- Shipment Visibility — Get detailed tracking information and update shipment addresses to ensure successful deliveries.
- Returns & Receiving — Create and manage return orders and Warehouse Receiving Orders (WRO) to keep your supply chain moving.
The ShipBob MCP Server exposes 30 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 30 ShipBob tools available for Vercel AI SDK
When Vercel AI SDK connects to ShipBob through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning fulfillment, order-tracking, supply-chain, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Batch cancel shipments on ShipBob
Cancel multiple shipments at once
Batch update tracking on ShipBob
Mark tracking as synced to your system
Cancel order on ShipBob
Cancel an order and its shipments
Convert variant to bundle on ShipBob
Convert a variant into a bundle
Create order on ShipBob
Create a new fulfillment order
Create product on ShipBob
Create a new product with variants
Create receiving on ShipBob
Create a new Warehouse Receiving Order (WRO)
Create return on ShipBob
Create a return order (RMA)
Get inventory levels on ShipBob
Get aggregated inventory levels across all locations
Get inventory levels by location on ShipBob
Get inventory levels grouped by fulfillment center
Get inventory levels by lot on ShipBob
Get inventory levels grouped by lot/expiration
Get order on ShipBob
Get order details and shipment status
Get product on ShipBob
Get details for a specific product
Get receiving labels on ShipBob
Get PDF box labels for a WRO
Get shipment on ShipBob
Get specific shipment details
List channels on ShipBob
g., a Shopify store). List all channels the user has access to
List inventory on ShipBob
List all inventory items
List invoices on ShipBob
List invoices by date range
List orders on ShipBob
List orders with status/tracking filters
List product variants on ShipBob
List all variants for a product
List products on ShipBob
List products with filtering
List receiving on ShipBob
List Warehouse Receiving Orders (WROs)
List returns on ShipBob
List return orders
List transaction fees on ShipBob
List available fee types
Query inventory history on ShipBob
Query inventory movement events
Query transactions on ShipBob
Search transactions (charges, credits)
Set external sync receiving on ShipBob
Mark WROs as synced to your system
Update product on ShipBob
Update product details
Update return on ShipBob
Update an existing return
Update shipment address on ShipBob
Update the shipping address for a shipment
Connect ShipBob to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ShipBob into Vercel AI SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the script
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the ShipBob MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with ShipBob through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same ShipBob integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display ShipBob tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
ShipBob + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the ShipBob MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query ShipBob in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate ShipBob tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed ShipBob capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with ShipBob through natural language queries
Example Prompts for ShipBob in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with ShipBob immediately.
"List all my active ShipBob sales channels."
"What is the current status and tracking for order 123456?"
"Show me the inventory levels for SKU 'SUMMER-HAT-01'."
Troubleshooting ShipBob MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting ShipBob to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpShipBob + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipBob MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
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