Bring Shipment Tracking
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect AfterShip Tracking to VS Code Copilot and start using all 5 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.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the AfterShip Tracking MCP Server?
Connect your AfterShip Tracking account to your AI agent to unlock professional logistics orchestration and real-time delivery monitoring. From adding new tracking numbers across 600+ couriers to auditing shipment statuses and detecting carriers automatically, your agent handles your shipping operations through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Shipment Orchestration — Create and manage tracking records for any package using tracking numbers and carrier slugs
- Real-time Status Auditing — Retrieve detailed technical metadata for shipments, including current location and delivery estimates
- Courier Management — List active couriers in your account and automatically detect the carrier for any tracking number
- Logistics Oversight — Monitor your entire shipping pipeline and identify delayed or exception shipments directly from chat
- Delivery Insights — Quickly retrieve historical tracking data to support customer inquiries and supply chain analysis
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your AfterShip API Key
- Start tracking shipments and managing couriers through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- E-commerce Operations — automate tracking updates and monitor shipment exceptions across multiple carriers
- Customer Support Teams — quickly look up package locations and provide real-time updates to customers
- Logistics Managers — audit carrier performance and delivery success rates instantly
- Sourcing & Supply Chain — track inbound shipments from suppliers and identify potential disruptions
Built-in capabilities (5)
Register a new package tracking number to initiate real-time monitoring and webhooks via AfterShip
Analyze a raw tracking number format to automatically identify the likely carriers routing it
Retrieve highly accurate real-time location updates and the current delivery status for an AfterShip tracking ID
Retrieve the subset of shipping couriers that are currently actively enabled in your AfterShip account
g. InTransit). Retrieve all active and historical tracked shipments currently monitored by AfterShip
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings AfterShip Tracking data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 5 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
AfterShip Tracking in VS Code Copilot
Why run AfterShip Tracking with Vinkius?
The AfterShip Tracking 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 5 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
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Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect AfterShip Tracking using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
AfterShip Tracking and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect AfterShip Tracking to VS Code Copilot 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 Tracking for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and AfterShip Tracking 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 add a new tracking number?
Use the create_tracking tool and provide the tracking number and the courier slug (e.g., 'fedex', 'dhl'). Your agent will add it to AfterShip and start monitoring the status.
Can the agent automatically detect the courier?
Yes! Use the detect_courier tool with any tracking number. AfterShip will analyze the format and return a list of potential carrier matches.
What tracking statuses are supported?
AfterShip normalizes tracking data into standard statuses: Pending, In Transit, Out for Delivery, Delivered, Exception, and Failed Attempt.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
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