Bring Alcohol Shipping
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect ShipCompliant to Cursor and start using all 8 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.
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What is the ShipCompliant MCP Server?
Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
- Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
- Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
- License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
- State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
- Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
- Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications
Who is this for?
- DTC Shipping Managers — Instant compliance checks before fulfilling orders
- Winery Compliance Officers — License tracking, renewal alerts, and regulatory updates
- Wine Club Directors — State eligibility for club shipments and volume cap monitoring
- eCommerce Teams — Tax accuracy for online wine sales across all 50 states
Built-in capabilities (8)
Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax
Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance
Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state
Get state shipping rules
Get state alcohol rules
List approved carriers
Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses
List registered products
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns ShipCompliant into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ShipCompliant and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 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
ShipCompliant in Cursor
Why run ShipCompliant with Vinkius?
The ShipCompliant 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 8 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 ShipCompliant using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
ShipCompliant and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ShipCompliant to Cursor 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
ShipCompliant for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and ShipCompliant 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
What is ShipCompliant?
ShipCompliant by Sovos is the #1 compliance platform for shipping alcohol in the United States. It handles tax calculation, license management, and state-by-state regulatory compliance.
Can it calculate state-specific excise taxes?
Yes, it automatically calculates state excise taxes, sales taxes, and local surcharges for all 50 states.
Does it check volume limits per customer?
Yes, it tracks aggregated volume limits per customer per state to prevent non-compliant shipments.
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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