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ShipBob MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 30 tools to Batch Cancel Shipments, Batch Update Tracking, Cancel Order, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ShipBob 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 Vinkius.

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The ShipBob MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Ecommerce category — giving your AI agent 30 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add shipbob --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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.

Claude Code registers ShipBob as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 30 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ShipBob data drives decisions without human intervention.

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 Claude Code 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 Claude Code

When Claude Code 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

Batch cancel shipments on ShipBob

Cancel multiple shipments at once

batch

Batch update tracking on ShipBob

Mark tracking as synced to your system

cancel

Cancel order on ShipBob

Cancel an order and its shipments

convert

Convert variant to bundle on ShipBob

Convert a variant into a bundle

create

Create order on ShipBob

Create a new fulfillment order

create

Create product on ShipBob

Create a new product with variants

create

Create receiving on ShipBob

Create a new Warehouse Receiving Order (WRO)

create

Create return on ShipBob

Create a return order (RMA)

get

Get inventory levels on ShipBob

Get aggregated inventory levels across all locations

get

Get inventory levels by location on ShipBob

Get inventory levels grouped by fulfillment center

get

Get inventory levels by lot on ShipBob

Get inventory levels grouped by lot/expiration

get

Get order on ShipBob

Get order details and shipment status

get

Get product on ShipBob

Get details for a specific product

get

Get receiving labels on ShipBob

Get PDF box labels for a WRO

get

Get shipment on ShipBob

Get specific shipment details

list

List channels on ShipBob

g., a Shopify store). List all channels the user has access to

list

List inventory on ShipBob

List all inventory items

list

List invoices on ShipBob

List invoices by date range

list

List orders on ShipBob

List orders with status/tracking filters

list

List product variants on ShipBob

List all variants for a product

list

List products on ShipBob

List products with filtering

list

List receiving on ShipBob

List Warehouse Receiving Orders (WROs)

list

List returns on ShipBob

List return orders

list

List transaction fees on ShipBob

List available fee types

query

Query inventory history on ShipBob

Query inventory movement events

query

Query transactions on ShipBob

Search transactions (charges, credits)

set

Set external sync receiving on ShipBob

Mark WROs as synced to your system

update

Update product on ShipBob

Update product details

update

Update return on ShipBob

Update an existing return

update

Update shipment address on ShipBob

Update the shipping address for a shipment

Connect ShipBob to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire ShipBob into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using ShipBob

Ask Claude: "Using ShipBob, show me...". 30 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the ShipBob MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ShipBob through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

02

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

03

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ShipBob tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

04

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

ShipBob + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ShipBob MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

CI/CD integration: embed ShipBob tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ShipBob nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe ShipBob outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

04

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ShipBob status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for ShipBob in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ShipBob immediately.

01

"List all my active ShipBob sales channels."

02

"What is the current status and tracking for order 123456?"

03

"Show me the inventory levels for SKU 'SUMMER-HAT-01'."

Troubleshooting ShipBob MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting ShipBob to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

ShipBob + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating ShipBob MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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