How to Use the Shippo MCP in Google ADK

Q: Can I use Shippo and the Google ADK for large-scale tracking?

Yes. You can call trackpackagestatus repeatedly, gathering real-time updates. This stream of data is perfect to push into BigQuery for continuous monitoring.

Q: What should I know about using Shippo with the Google ADK?

Focus on leveraging our listing tools—like listconnectedcarriers or listsavedaddresses—to build reliable, data-backed workflows that operate entirely within your enterprise environment.

Q: Does Shippo support BigQuery integration with the Google ADK?

Absolutely. The data returned from tools like listpurchasedlabels is perfectly structured for ingestion into BigQuery, making it a core part of your data model.

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Audit past shipment data.

If you're building on BigQuery, this is key. You can run `list_purchased_labels` or check `list_recent_shipments` to pull structured records of every transaction into your Google Cloud workflow. This makes auditing much simpler. It gives you a clear historical view. Don't rely on spreadsheets; let the MCP Server gather all those labels and shipping requests directly.

Verify rate comparisons.

Before writing any data to BigQuery, verify the cost using `create_shipment_get_rates`. This function provides live quotes from multiple carriers. You can then process this array of rates and store it in your data warehouse for later analysis. This step prevents bad data entry. Your agent knows exactly what service level corresponds to which price point, keeping your records clean.

Handle international compliance.

For global operations, you need solid customs tracking. Use `list_customs_declarations` and `list_customs_items` to pull all necessary documentation data into Gemini for reasoning. This ensures your agent doesn't miss a mandatory field. It keeps the complex legal side of shipping organized within Google Cloud infrastructure.

Setup guide

Set up Shippo MCP in Google ADK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
google-adk package (pip install google-adk)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk to install the Agent Development Kit. MCP support is included via the McpToolset class.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use McpToolset.from_server() with SseServerParams pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Create an LlmAgent

Pass the returned mcp_tools list directly to LlmAgent(tools=mcp_tools). The ADK maps each MCP tool to a native Gemini function call — no manual schema definitions required.
4

Run with any Gemini model

The agent works with any Gemini model (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, etc.). Copy the full example on the right to get started with Shippo tools in your ADK agent.

agent.py

from google.adk.agents import LlmAgent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import SseServerParams

# Connect to the MCP via SSE
mcp_tools, exit_stack = await McpToolset.from_server(
    connection_params=SseServerParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    )
)

# Create your agent with auto-discovered tools
agent = LlmAgent(
    name="Shippo_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to Shippo tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about Shippo MCP in Google ADK

The MCP Server exposes tools that feed clean data directly into your agent's context. This allows Gemini to reason over shipping logistics—like comparing multiple carrier quotes—before executing a command.

Yes. You can call `track_package_status` repeatedly, gathering real-time updates. This stream of data is perfect to push into BigQuery for continuous monitoring.

Focus on leveraging our listing tools—like `list_connected_carriers` or `list_saved_addresses`—to build reliable, data-backed workflows that operate entirely within your enterprise environment.

Absolutely. The data returned from tools like `list_purchased_labels` is perfectly structured for ingestion into BigQuery, making it a core part of your data model.

It provides customs declarations and item lists. This ensures that when building complex pipelines in Vertex AI, you're accounting for international trade requirements.

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