ShipBob MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 30 tools to Batch Cancel Shipments, Batch Update Tracking, Cancel Order, and more

Name: ShipBob
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add ShipBob as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.

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python

import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
    mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
    tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()

    agent = FunctionAgent(
        tools=tools,
        llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
        system_prompt=(
            "You are an assistant with access to ShipBob. "
            "You have 30 tools available."
        ),
    )

    response = await agent.run(
        "What tools are available in ShipBob?"
    )
    print(response)

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.

LlamaIndex agents combine ShipBob tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 30 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.

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 LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex

When LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex via MCP

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

Install dependencies

Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Run the agent

Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent discovers 30 tools from ShipBob

Why Use LlamaIndex with the ShipBob MCP Server

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

Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine ShipBob tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers

Query pipeline framework lets you chain ShipBob tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline

Multi-source reasoning: agents can query ShipBob, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results

Observability integrations show exactly what ShipBob tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer

ShipBob + LlamaIndex Use Cases

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

Hybrid search: combine ShipBob real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive

Data enrichment: query ShipBob to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses

Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying ShipBob for fresh data

Analytical workflows: chain ShipBob queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports

Example Prompts for ShipBob in LlamaIndex

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex

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

BasicMCPClient not found

Install: pip install llama-index-tools-mcp

ShipBob + LlamaIndex FAQ

Common questions about integrating ShipBob MCP Server with LlamaIndex.

How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?

Use the MCP client adapter to create a connection. LlamaIndex discovers all tools and wraps them as query engine tools compatible with any LlamaIndex agent.

Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?

Yes. LlamaIndex agents can query ShipBob tools and vector store indexes in the same turn, combining real-time and embedded data for grounded responses.