ShipBob MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 30 tools to Batch Cancel Shipments, Batch Update Tracking, Cancel Order, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMicrosoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ShipBob as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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The ShipBob MCP Server for AutoGen 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 asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="shipbob_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with ShipBob. "
"30 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(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.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ShipBob tools. Connect 30 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
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 AutoGen 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 AutoGen
When AutoGen 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 AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ShipBob into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
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Why Use AutoGen with the ShipBob MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ShipBob through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ShipBob tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign ShipBob tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive ShipBob tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ShipBob tool responses in an isolated environment
ShipBob + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ShipBob MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ShipBob while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ShipBob, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ShipBob data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ShipBob responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for ShipBob in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen 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 AutoGen
Common issues when connecting ShipBob to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"ShipBob + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipBob MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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