How do I connect my carriers?

You can use the connect_carrier capability to link your accounts, or list your existing carriers using the list_carriers capability.

Can I use this to find the cheapest shipping?

Yes. You can use the rate shopper or the get_rates capability to compare prices across different carriers.

What happens if I make a mistake on a label?

You can use the void_label capability to cancel a shipping label through your AI client.

Can I track packages without a carrier website?

Yes. You can track shipments using either a tracking number or a ShipEngine label ID.

Does this support international shipping?

Yes. The address validation capability works for both domestic and international addresses.

Can I validate multiple addresses at once to avoid shipping surcharges?

Yes! Use the validate_addresses capability. You can provide an array of address objects, and the agent will return validation results for up to 250 addresses in a single request.

How does the AI choose the best shipping rate for me?

You can use the create_label_rate_shopper capability with a specific strategy: 'cheapest', 'fastest', or 'best_value'. The agent will automatically compare rates across your carriers and purchase the label that fits your criteria.

Can I track a package if I only have the tracking number and carrier code?

Absolutely. Use the track_package capability by providing the carrier_code (e.g., 'ups', 'fedex') and the tracking_number. The agent will retrieve the latest status and location updates.

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Connect ShipEngine (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Run your entire shipping workflow through a single chat interface.

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

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.

V8 Isolate01

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 · 13 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

01
Connect carrier
Connect a new carrier account to your ShipEngine profile.
02
Create label rate shopper
Create a shipping label by using the rate shopper to find the best value.
03
Create shipment
Create a new shipment using specific carrier IDs, service codes, and address details.
04
Get rates
Calculate real-time shipping rates for your packages.

Capability set02 / 04

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

05
List carriers
Retrieve a list of all your currently connected carriers.
06
List labels
Get a list of your existing shipping labels.
07
Track package
Track a specific package using a carrier code and tracking number.

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

08
Add funds
Add funds to a specific carrier balance.
09
Create label
Generate a new shipping label directly.
10
Create manifest
Create manifests or SCAN forms for carrier pickups.

Capability set04 / 04

11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

11
Track label
Track a shipment using its specific ShipEngine label ID.
12
Validate addresses
Validate up to 250 shipping addresses to ensure they are correct for delivery.
13
Void label
Void a shipping label that was created in error.

Real work

What teams actually run

Cost Optimization

Compare rates between USPS, FedEx, and other carriers to pick the cheapest option for a shipment.

Order Fulfillment

Generate shipping labels and create manifests for carrier pickups during a busy shift.

Customer Support

Quickly look up package status using tracking numbers to answer customer inquiries.

Data Cleaning

Batch validate a list of up to 250 addresses to ensure they are ready for shipping.

Automate a task

Put ShipEngine 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

ShipEngine 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.

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

You don't need a client to put ShipEngine 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.

Observed, not estimated

988ms average. Fast in production.

ShipEngine is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1285ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 791ms
Slowest day: 1285ms
14-day trend: Improving-13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 13 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 ShipEngine, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

ShipEngine Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CaCY6RRWBoM0Kj448miAt7W28JkRmaNlMGaTUrBf/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — ShipEngine capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipengine-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CaCY6RRWBoM0Kj448miAt7W28JkRmaNlMGaTUrBf/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 ShipEngine in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ShipEngine owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to move physical goods without getting stuck in manual logistics software.

01
E-commerce Managers
They use the agent to compare costs and print labels without switching tabs.
02
Logistics Teams
They hand off package tracking and address validation tasks to the AI.
03
Developers
They use natural language to test shipping workflows instead of writing manual API calls.

FAQ

Questions ShipEngine owners ask.

01
How do I connect my carriers?
You can use the connect_carrier capability to link your accounts, or list your existing carriers using the list_carriers capability.
02
Can I use this to find the cheapest shipping?
Yes. You can use the rate shopper or the get_rates capability to compare prices across different carriers.
03
What happens if I make a mistake on a label?
You can use the void_label capability to cancel a shipping label through your AI client.
04
Can I track packages without a carrier website?
Yes. You can track shipments using either a tracking number or a ShipEngine label ID.
05
Does this support international shipping?
Yes. The address validation capability works for both domestic and international addresses.
06
Can I validate multiple addresses at once to avoid shipping surcharges?
Yes! Use the validate_addresses capability. You can provide an array of address objects, and the agent will return validation results for up to 250 addresses in a single request.
07
How does the AI choose the best shipping rate for me?
You can use the create_label_rate_shopper capability with a specific strategy: 'cheapest', 'fastest', or 'best_value'. The agent will automatically compare rates across your carriers and purchase the label that fits your criteria.
08
Can I track a package if I only have the tracking number and carrier code?
Absolutely. Use the track_package capability by providing the carrier_code (e.g., 'ups', 'fedex') and the tracking_number. The agent will retrieve the latest status and location updates.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Connect carrier

Create label rate shopper

Create shipment

Get rates

05-07

List carriers

List labels

Track package

08-10

Add funds

Create label

Create manifest

11-13

Track label

Validate addresses

Void label

What teams actually run

Cost Optimization

Order Fulfillment

Customer Support

Data Cleaning

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

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Claude Desktop

E-commerce Managers

Logistics Teams

Developers

How do I connect my carriers?

Can I use this to find the cheapest shipping?

What happens if I make a mistake on a label?

Can I track packages without a carrier website?

Does this support international shipping?

Can I validate multiple addresses at once to avoid shipping surcharges?

How does the AI choose the best shipping rate for me?

Can I track a package if I only have the tracking number and carrier code?

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