ShipStation MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 28 tools to Add Funds, Add Tag To Order, Create Label For Order, and more

Name: ShipStation
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect ShipStation through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.

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The ShipStation MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK is a standout in the Ecommerce category — giving your AI agent 28 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as mcp_server:

        agent = Agent(
            name="ShipStation Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with ShipStation. "
                "You have access to 28 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from ShipStation"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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About ShipStation MCP Server

Connect your ShipStation account to any AI agent and take full control of your e-commerce logistics and fulfillment workflows through natural conversation.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 28 tools from ShipStation through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries ShipStation, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

What you can do

Order Management — List, create, and fetch detailed information for orders across all your connected stores.
Carrier Logistics — List connected carriers, check account balances, and retrieve supported packages and services.
Shipping Rates & Labels — Get real-time shipping rates and generate labels for orders or manual shipments instantly.
Fulfillment Operations — Mark orders as shipped, void labels, and manage order tags to keep your workflow organized.
Store & Warehouse Sync — List and update store configurations and manage warehouse locations for accurate inventory tracking.

The ShipStation MCP Server exposes 28 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 28 ShipStation tools available for OpenAI Agents SDK

When OpenAI Agents SDK connects to ShipStation through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning shipping-labels, carrier-integration, logistics-automation, 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.

add

Add funds on ShipStation

Add funds to a carrier account

add

Add tag to order on ShipStation

Add a tag to an order

create

Create label for order on ShipStation

Create a shipping label for an order

create

Create order on ShipStation

Create or update an order

create

Create shipment label on ShipStation

Create a manual shipment label

get

Get carrier on ShipStation

Get carrier details and balance

get

Get customer on ShipStation

Get customer details

get

Get order on ShipStation

Get a single order by ID

get

Get rates on ShipStation

Get shipping rates

get

Get store on ShipStation

Get store details

list

List carriers on ShipStation

List all connected carriers

list

List customers on ShipStation

List customers with filters

list

List orders on ShipStation

List orders with filters

list

List orders by tag on ShipStation

List orders by status and tag

list

List packages on ShipStation

List packages for a carrier

list

List services on ShipStation

List services for a carrier

list

List shipments on ShipStation

List shipments (generated labels)

list

List stores on ShipStation

List stores

list

List tags on ShipStation

List all account tags

list

List warehouses on ShipStation

List warehouses (Ship From Locations)

list

List webhooks on ShipStation

List webhooks

mark

Mark as shipped on ShipStation

Mark an order as shipped

Register account on ShipStation

remove

Remove tag from order on ShipStation

Remove a tag from an order

Subscribe webhook on ShipStation

Subscribe to a webhook

unsubscribe

Unsubscribe webhook on ShipStation

Unsubscribe from a webhook

update

Update store on ShipStation

Update a store

void

Void label on ShipStation

Void a shipping label

Connect ShipStation to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to wire ShipStation into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Run the script

Save the code above and run it: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent will automatically discover 28 tools from ShipStation

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the ShipStation MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with ShipStation through the Model Context Protocol.

Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety

Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure

Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate

First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output

ShipStation + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the ShipStation MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated workflows: build agents that query ShipStation, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries ShipStation, another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through ShipStation tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query ShipStation to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

Example Prompts for ShipStation in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with ShipStation immediately.

"List all orders with status 'awaiting_shipment' from the last 24 hours."

"Get the full details for order ID 123456789."

"List all connected carriers and their current balances."

Troubleshooting ShipStation MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting ShipStation to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

ShipStation + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating ShipStation MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.

Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?

Yes. Pass a list of MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.

Does the SDK support streaming responses?

Yes. The SDK supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports, both of which work natively with Vinkius.

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