Bring Package Tracking
to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect AfterShip to Vercel AI SDK and start using all 9 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the AfterShip MCP Server?
Connect AfterShip tracking platform to any AI agent and track packages from 1,000+ couriers worldwide, auto-detect shipping companies, and manage all your shipments through natural language.
What you can do
- Package Tracking — Create and monitor shipments from FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, and 1,000+ other couriers
- Auto-Detect Courier — Automatically identify the shipping company from just a tracking number
- Tracking History — View complete delivery history with checkpoint timestamps and locations
- Delivery Management — Mark trackings as completed, retrack expired ones, or delete old entries
- Customer Notifications — Set up email and SMS notifications for delivery updates
- Courier Directory — Browse all supported courier companies with their contact info and requirements
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your AfterShip API Key
- Start tracking packages from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Built-in capabilities (9)
Requires at least the tracking number. Optionally specify the courier slug, title, customer emails, SMS phone numbers, order ID, and custom fields. Create a new package tracking
This action cannot be undone. Delete a tracking entry
Useful when the user provides a tracking number but doesn't know which courier it belongs to. Returns a ranked list of likely couriers. Auto-detect courier from tracking number
Get details of a specific tracking
) that can be used for tracking packages. List all supported courier companies
Supports extensive filtering by courier (slug), tag, keyword, origin, destination, date ranges, and delivery status. List all package trackings
Useful when the package has been delivered but the courier hasn't updated the final status. Mark a tracking as completed
This restarts monitoring and will fetch new checkpoint updates. Retrack an expired tracking
Does not affect the tracking number or courier. Update an existing tracking
Why Vercel AI SDK?
The Vercel AI SDK gives every AfterShip tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 9 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
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TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
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Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same AfterShip integration everywhere
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Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display AfterShip tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
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Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
AfterShip in Vercel AI SDK
Why run AfterShip with Vinkius?
The AfterShip connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 9 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect AfterShip using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
AfterShip and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect AfterShip to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
AfterShip for Vercel AI SDK
Every request between Vercel AI SDK and AfterShip is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get an AfterShip API Key?
Sign up at AfterShip, go to Settings > API Keys, and generate a new key. Free tier includes 100 shipments/month.
How many couriers are supported?
AfterShip supports 1,000+ courier companies worldwide including FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, Royal Mail, Canada Post, Australia Post, and many regional carriers.
Can I automatically detect which courier handles my tracking number?
Yes! Use the detect_courier tool with just the tracking number. It returns a ranked list of likely courier companies based on the tracking number format.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
Import createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.
Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Yes. The AI SDK is fully edge-compatible. MCP connections work on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and similar runtimes.
Does it support streaming tool results?
Yes. The SDK provides streaming primitives like useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.
createMCPClient is not a function
Install: npm install @ai-sdk/mcp
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