Bring Fulfillment
to Cursor
Learn how to connect ShipBob to Cursor and start using 30 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
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
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your ShipBob API Token
- 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)
Cancel multiple shipments at once
Mark tracking as synced to your system
Cancel an order and its shipments
Convert a variant into a bundle
Create a new fulfillment order
Create a new product with variants
Create a new Warehouse Receiving Order (WRO)
Create a return order (RMA)
Get aggregated inventory levels across all locations
Get inventory levels grouped by fulfillment center
Get inventory levels grouped by lot/expiration
Get order details and shipment status
Get details for a specific product
Get PDF box labels for a WRO
Get specific shipment details
g., a Shopify store). List all channels the user has access to
List all inventory items
List invoices by date range
List orders with status/tracking filters
List all variants for a product
List products with filtering
List Warehouse Receiving Orders (WROs)
List return orders
List available fee types
Query inventory movement events
Search transactions (charges, credits)
Mark WROs as synced to your system
Update product details
Update an existing return
Update the shipping address for a shipment
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns ShipBob into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ShipBob and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 30 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ShipBob in Cursor
ShipBob and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ShipBob to Cursor 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.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for ShipBob in Cursor
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 Cursor 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.
* 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
How Vinkius secures
ShipBob for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the ShipBob MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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