How to Use the Shippo MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check Shippo rates using Claude Code?

Just run createshipmentgetrates from your terminal. It takes the required shipment details and prints back a machine-readable list of available carrier costs.

Q: Can Claude Code track shipments with Shippo?

Yes, use trackpackagestatus. You pipe the tracking ID into the command, and it returns the latest status update for your script to log or process.

Q: Does Shippo support advanced customs checks in Claude Code?

The MCP Server provides listcustomsitems and listcustomsdeclarations. You can automate checking documentation requirements for any country code you need.

Q: How do I verify the Shippo API connection in Claude Code?

Execute checkapihealth first. This confirms connectivity and validates credentials before your main job runs, preventing failed background tasks.

Q: Can I list saved addresses for Shippo using Claude Code?

Definitely. Run listsavedaddresses. The output gives you a clean list of stored destinations that your script can immediately use without manual input.

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Get Real-Time Shipping Rates via MCP Server

From the terminal, run `create_shipment_get_rates` to get instant rate quotes. You pass the shipment details via standard input, and Claude Code pipes back a structured list of options for comparison. This is perfect for shell scripts. You check rates first, filter by cost, then proceed with the rest of your backend logic.

Manage Shipping Labels with Shippo

Need to process labels in a cron job? Use `purchase_shipping_label` to execute the purchase and output the tracking number. You can also use `list_purchased_labels` to audit all past transactions. This lets you handle bulk label printing headless, without needing any GUI or browser access.

Handle International Customs Data

For global fulfillment, run `list_customs_items` and `list_customs_declarations`. These tools let your script manage the required international documentation. It keeps complex logistics data contained entirely in the terminal session. This is critical for any background job that handles cross-border goods.

Setup guide

Set up Shippo MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see shippo-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Shippo transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Shippo tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http shippo-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Shippo MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shippo-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Shippo MCP in Claude Code

Just run `create_shipment_get_rates` from your terminal. It takes the required shipment details and prints back a machine-readable list of available carrier costs.

Yes, use `track_package_status`. You pipe the tracking ID into the command, and it returns the latest status update for your script to log or process.

The MCP Server provides `list_customs_items` and `list_customs_declarations`. You can automate checking documentation requirements for any country code you need.

Execute `check_api_health` first. This confirms connectivity and validates credentials before your main job runs, preventing failed background tasks.

Definitely. Run `list_saved_addresses`. The output gives you a clean list of stored destinations that your script can immediately use without manual input.

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