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Connect Shipcompliant to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage state regulations and taxes through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through ShipCompliant by Sovos.

  1. 01

    Calculate tax

    This capability calculates total alcohol tax amounts and provides a specific breakdown by tax type. Use it to ensure your invoices include the correct excise and sales tax totals.

  2. 02

    Get shipping rules

    This capability retrieves specific shipping rules for a given state. It provides details on carrier restrictions, volume limits, and signature requirements.

  3. 03

    List products

    This capability pulls a list of your registered products from your registry. It includes brand names, alcohol content, and the states where they are approved.

  4. 04

    Get state rules

    This capability accesses deep-dive alcohol laws for any state. It covers age verification rules, volume caps, and specific product restrictions.

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05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through ShipCompliant by Sovos.

  1. 05

    List carriers

    This capability shows you the list of approved carriers for your shipments. It identifies which carriers hold the necessary compliance certifications for alcohol.

  2. 06

    Check compliance

    This capability checks if a specific shipment is legally compliant. It returns status, volume limits, and necessary license requirements for the destination.

  3. 07

    Check license status

    This capability verifies the status and expiration date of a specific state license. Use it to confirm you are still authorized to ship to a particular region.

  4. 08

    List licenses

    This capability lists all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses. It gives you a bird's eye view of your legal standing across all 50 states.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Pre-Shipment Verification

Check if a specific wine can be legally sent to a customer in a different state.

02

Tax Accuracy

Get the exact breakdown of excise and local taxes for a specific order value.

03

License Auditing

Quickly list all active permits to ensure no shipments are made with expired licenses.

04

Logistics Planning

Identify which approved carriers can handle specific temperature or signature requirements.

Automate a task

Put ShipCompliant by Sovos to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

ShipCompliant by Sovos works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put ShipCompliant by Sovos to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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920ms average. Fast in production.

ShipCompliant by Sovos is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1060ms
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Fastest day
694ms
Slowest day
1060ms
14-day trend
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of ShipCompliant by Sovos, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with ShipCompliant by Sovos. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

ShipCompliant by Sovos Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — ShipCompliant by Sovos capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipcompliant-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up ShipCompliant by Sovos in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ShipCompliant by Sovos owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales and logistics.

  • 01

    DTC Shipping Managers

    They use the agent to run instant compliance checks before fulfilling orders.

  • 02

    Winery Compliance Officers

    They hand off license tracking and regulatory update monitoring to the AI.

  • 03

    eCommerce Teams

    They rely on the capability to ensure tax accuracy for online sales across all states.

FAQ

Questions ShipCompliant by Sovos owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my ShipCompliant account?

    You connect your account through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, the MCP is ready to use in any compatible AI client like Claude or Cursor.

  • 02

    Can this MCP calculate state-specific excise taxes?

    Yes. The calculate_tax capability provides a full breakdown of excise, sales, and local taxes for specific shipments.

  • 03

    Does it work for all 50 states?

    Yes. The MCP accesses state regulations, shipping rules, and license data for all 50 states.

  • 04

    What happens if my license is expired?

    You can use the list_licenses or check_license_status capabilities to see the exact expiration dates and status of your permits.

  • 05

    Do I need to manually check carrier restrictions?

    No. You can use the list_carriers capability to see which carriers are approved and compliant for your specific shipments.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    Can it calculate state-specific excise taxes?

    Yes, it automatically calculates state excise taxes, sales taxes, and local surcharges for all 50 states.

  • 08

    Does it check volume limits per customer?

    Yes, it tracks aggregated volume limits per customer per state to prevent non-compliant shipments.

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