ShipEngine MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 12 tools to Create Shipment Object, Create Shipping Label, Get Carrier Details, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add ShipEngine as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The ShipEngine app connector for Google ADK is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="shipengine_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with ShipEngine "
"using 12 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About ShipEngine MCP Server
Connect your ShipEngine account to any AI agent and take full control of your multi-carrier shipping and logistics orchestration through natural conversation. ShipEngine provides a robust platform for comparing shipping rates, validating addresses, and tracking packages, and this integration allows you to retrieve shipment metadata, generate labels, and monitor carrier details directly from your chat interface.
Google ADK natively supports ShipEngine as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 12 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Rate & Shipment Orchestration — Compare shipping rates across multiple carriers and create shipments programmatically to ensure your logistics are always optimized.
- Label Lifecycle Management — Generate shipping labels and retrieve detailed metadata for specific transactions directly from the AI interface.
- Address Validation Intelligence — Verify and validate sender and recipient addresses programmatically to ensure accurate delivery and tax calculations.
- Tracking & Package Monitoring — Retrieve real-time tracking information and monitor package statuses via natural language.
- Carrier & Account Oversight — Access carrier accounts and retrieve account profile metadata to maintain a clear overview of your shipping infrastructure.
The ShipEngine MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 12 ShipEngine tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to ShipEngine through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning shipping-api, label-generation, address-validation, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Add shipment record
Generate shipping label
Get carrier info
Check API health
Get label metadata
Get shipment details
Compare carrier rates
List connected carriers
List purchased labels
List recent shipments
Check shipment status
Verify shipping address
Connect ShipEngine to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ShipEngine into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
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Why Use Google ADK with the ShipEngine MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with ShipEngine through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with ShipEngine
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine ShipEngine tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
ShipEngine + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the ShipEngine MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query ShipEngine and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine ShipEngine tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query ShipEngine regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including ShipEngine
Example Prompts for ShipEngine in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with ShipEngine immediately.
"Validate this address: 123 Main St, Austin, TX 78701."
"List all active carrier accounts in my ShipEngine."
"Track the shipment with ID sh_123456789."
Troubleshooting ShipEngine MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting ShipEngine to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkShipEngine + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipEngine MCP Server with Google ADK.