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ShipBob MCP Server

Bring Fulfillment
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect ShipBob to Claude Code and start using 30 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

MCP Inspector GDPR Free for Subscribers
Batch Cancel ShipmentsBatch Update TrackingCancel OrderConvert Variant To BundleCreate OrderCreate ProductCreate ReceivingCreate ReturnGet Inventory LevelsGet Inventory Levels By LocationGet Inventory Levels By LotGet OrderGet ProductGet Receiving LabelsGet ShipmentList ChannelsList InventoryList InvoicesList OrdersList Product VariantsList ProductsList ReceivingList ReturnsList Transaction FeesQuery Inventory HistoryQuery TransactionsSet External Sync ReceivingUpdate ProductUpdate ReturnUpdate Shipment Address

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

ClaudeClaude
ChatGPTChatGPT
CursorCursor
GeminiGemini
WindsurfWindsurf
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ShipBob

What is the ShipBob MCP Server?

Connect your ShipBob account to any AI agent and take full control of your e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Order Management — List, retrieve, and create fulfillment orders. Check real-time statuses and cancel orders when necessary.
  • Product Catalog — Manage your virtual product records, list variants, and convert items into bundles directly from the chat.
  • Inventory Tracking — Monitor inventory levels across different locations, check lot-specific data, and query historical inventory movements.
  • Shipment Visibility — Get detailed tracking information and update shipment addresses to ensure successful deliveries.
  • Returns & Receiving — Create and manage return orders and Warehouse Receiving Orders (WRO) to keep your supply chain moving.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your ShipBob API Token
  3. Start managing your logistics from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No more switching between your store backend and ShipBob dashboard to check if an order has shipped. Your AI acts as a dedicated logistics coordinator.

Who is this for?

  • E-commerce Owners — quickly check stock levels and order statuses without digging through complex dashboards
  • Customer Support Teams — retrieve tracking numbers and update shipping addresses instantly to resolve customer inquiries
  • Operations Managers — monitor warehouse receiving and inventory history to optimize supply chain workflows

Built-in capabilities (30)

batch_cancel_shipments

Cancel multiple shipments at once

batch_update_tracking

Mark tracking as synced to your system

cancel_order

Cancel an order and its shipments

convert_variant_to_bundle

Convert a variant into a bundle

create_order

Create a new fulfillment order

create_product

Create a new product with variants

create_receiving

Create a new Warehouse Receiving Order (WRO)

create_return

Create a return order (RMA)

get_inventory_levels

Get aggregated inventory levels across all locations

get_inventory_levels_by_location

Get inventory levels grouped by fulfillment center

get_inventory_levels_by_lot

Get inventory levels grouped by lot/expiration

get_order

Get order details and shipment status

get_product

Get details for a specific product

get_receiving_labels

Get PDF box labels for a WRO

get_shipment

Get specific shipment details

list_channels

g., a Shopify store). List all channels the user has access to

list_inventory

List all inventory items

list_invoices

List invoices by date range

list_orders

List orders with status/tracking filters

list_product_variants

List all variants for a product

list_products

List products with filtering

list_receiving

List Warehouse Receiving Orders (WROs)

list_returns

List return orders

list_transaction_fees

List available fee types

query_inventory_history

Query inventory movement events

query_transactions

Search transactions (charges, credits)

set_external_sync_receiving

Mark WROs as synced to your system

update_product

Update product details

update_return

Update an existing return

update_shipment_address

Update the shipping address for a shipment

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers ShipBob as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 30 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ShipBob data drives decisions without human intervention.

  • Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

  • Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

  • Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ShipBob tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

  • Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

ShipBob in Claude Code

AI AgentVinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

ShipBob and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect ShipBob to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for ShipBob in Claude Code

The ShipBob MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 30 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

ShipBob
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures ShipBob for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the ShipBob MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can I check the status of a specific order using its ID?

Yes! Use the get_order tool with the Order ID. Your agent will return the current fulfillment status, tracking information, and shipment details associated with that order.

02

How do I see current inventory levels across different warehouse locations?

You can use the get_inventory_levels_by_location tool. It provides a breakdown of on-hand, fulfillable, and committed inventory for each ShipBob fulfillment center.

03

Is it possible to cancel an order through the AI agent?

Yes, if the order is in a cancellable state, you can use the cancel_order tool by providing the Order ID to stop the fulfillment process.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

06

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

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