How do I connect my Shippo account?

You just need to provide your Shippo API Token after subscribing to the MCP on Vinkius. Once entered, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I actually buy labels through my AI?

Yes. The purchase_shipping_label capability allows your agent to generate and buy labels directly.

Does this work for international shipping?

Yes. The MCP includes capabilities for managing customs declarations and international customs items.

Can I check my carrier accounts?

Yes. You can use the list_connected_carriers capability to see all the carrier accounts linked to your Shippo profile.

Can my AI automatically find the tracking status for a package using only the carrier and tracking number?

Yes! Use the get_tracking capability. Provide the carrier name (e.g., 'usps', 'fedex') and the tracking number, and your agent will return the real-time status and estimated delivery date.

How do I compare shipping rates for a new shipment?

Simply ask the agent to run the create_shipment action with the package details and addresses. It will retrieve and compare pricing from all configured carrier accounts.

How do I find my Shippo API Token?

Log in to your Shippo account, navigate to Settings > API, and you will find your unique Live or Test API Token there.

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Connect Shippo 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 global shipping and tracking through natural conversation.

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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Shippo.

01
List carrier manifests
This capability retrieves your daily carrier manifests. Use it to see a list of all shipments prepared for specific carriers.
02
List recent shipments
This capability pulls your most recent shipping requests. It's useful for reviewing your latest outgoing orders.
03
Purchase shipping label
This capability handles the actual purchase and generation of a shipping label. Use it to finalize a shipment.
04
List saved addresses
This capability shows all the addresses you have previously saved in your Shippo account.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Shippo.

05
Track package status
This capability provides real-time tracking updates for a specific package. You can check status by providing the carrier and tracking number.
06
Check API health
This capability tests the connection to the Shippo API. Use it to ensure your MCP is communicating correctly.
07
Create and validate address
This capability adds and verifies new shipping addresses. It ensures your destination data is accurate before you ship.
08
Create shipment get rates
This capability creates a shipment request to pull real-time shipping rates. Use it to compare costs across different carriers.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Shippo.

09
List connected carriers
This capability lists all the carrier accounts currently linked to your Shippo profile.
10
List customs declarations
This capability retrieves your existing customs declarations. Use it to manage international shipping documentation.
11
List customs items
This capability lists the specific items included in your international customs declarations.
12
List purchased labels
This capability provides a list of all shipping labels you have purchased through the platform.

Real work

What teams actually run

Quick Rate Checking

Compare costs between FedEx and UPS for a specific package weight and destination.

Automated Tracking

Ask your agent to check the status of multiple packages at once to monitor deliveries.

International Shipping

Manage customs declarations and item lists for overseas orders through the chat.

Address Cleanup

Verify that a customer's address is valid before you generate a shipping label.

Automate a task

Put Shippo 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

Shippo 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 Shippo 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

1009ms average. Fast in production.

Shippo is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1166ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 712ms
Slowest day: 1166ms
14-day trend: Improving-25%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 Shippo, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Shippo Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cb9z5u2Hdax78cWnWXvJl00YMYPVDah5LkXEtOGp/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 — Shippo capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shippo-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cb9z5u2Hdax78cWnWXvJl00YMYPVDah5LkXEtOGp/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 Shippo in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Shippo owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing physical goods who wants to move faster by using an AI agent instead of manual dashboards.

01
E-commerce Business Owners
They use the agent to compare shipping costs and print labels without switching tabs.
02
Fulfillment Teams
They hand off tracking updates and customs document monitoring to the AI.
03
Developers
They use the capability to build custom, AI-driven logistics workflows.

FAQ

Questions Shippo owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Shippo account?
You just need to provide your Shippo API Token after subscribing to the MCP on Vinkius. Once entered, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I actually buy labels through my AI?
Yes. The purchase_shipping_label capability allows your agent to generate and buy labels directly.
04
Does this work for international shipping?
Yes. The MCP includes capabilities for managing customs declarations and international customs items.
05
Can I check my carrier accounts?
Yes. You can use the list_connected_carriers capability to see all the carrier accounts linked to your Shippo profile.
06
Can my AI automatically find the tracking status for a package using only the carrier and tracking number?
Yes! Use the get_tracking capability. Provide the carrier name (e.g., 'usps', 'fedex') and the tracking number, and your agent will return the real-time status and estimated delivery date.
07
How do I compare shipping rates for a new shipment?
Simply ask the agent to run the create_shipment action with the package details and addresses. It will retrieve and compare pricing from all configured carrier accounts.
08
How do I find my Shippo API Token?
Log in to your Shippo account, navigate to Settings > API, and you will find your unique Live or Test API Token there.

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Connect Shippo to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

List carrier manifests

List recent shipments

Purchase shipping label

List saved addresses

05-08

Track package status

Check API health

Create and validate address

Create shipment get rates

09-12

List connected carriers

List customs declarations

List customs items

List purchased labels

What teams actually run

Quick Rate Checking

Automated Tracking

International Shipping

Address Cleanup

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

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E-commerce Business Owners

Fulfillment Teams

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How do I connect my Shippo account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I actually buy labels through my AI?

Does this work for international shipping?

Can I check my carrier accounts?

Can my AI automatically find the tracking status for a package using only the carrier and tracking number?

How do I compare shipping rates for a new shipment?

How do I find my Shippo API Token?

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