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Use ShipEngine with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Automate shipping and logistics via ShipEngine. validate addresses, compare rates, and track packages directly from any AI agent.

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

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Complete set · 13 capabilities

The complete ShipEngine capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ShipEngine.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

  1. 01

    Connect carrier

    Connect a carrier account

  2. 02

    Create label rate shopper

    Create a label using the rate shopper

  3. 03

    Create shipment

    Requires carrier_id, service_code, ship_to, and ship_from. Create a new shipment

  4. 04

    Get rates

    Calculate shipping rates

Capability set02 / 04

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

  1. 05

    List carriers

    List connected carriers

  2. 06

    List labels

    List shipping labels

  3. 07

    Track package

    Track a package by carrier code and tracking number

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

  1. 08

    Add funds

    Add funds to a carrier balance

  2. 09

    Create label

    Create a shipping label

  3. 10

    Create manifest

    Create a manifest (e.g., USPS SCAN form)

Capability set04 / 04

11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through ShipEngine.

  1. 11

    Track label

    Track a package by label ID

  2. 12

    Validate addresses

    Max 250 addresses. Validate shipping addresses

  3. 13

    Void label

    Void a shipping label

Observed, not estimated

911ms average. Fast in production.

ShipEngine is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1135ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
784ms
Slowest day
1135ms
14-day trend
Stable+3%

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.

  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 — 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

FAQ

Questions ShipEngine owners ask.

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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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