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Connect ShipStation 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 your entire fulfillment workflow 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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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 · 28 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 07

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 01

    List tags

    This capability retrieves all account tags currently in use.

  2. 02

    List orders by tag

    This capability finds orders that match a specific status and tag.

  3. 03

    List packages

    This capability pulls a list of available packages for a specific carrier.

  4. 04

    List warehouses

    This capability shows your configured Ship From Locations.

Capability set02 / 07

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 05

    List webhooks

    This capability returns a list of your active webhooks.

  2. 06

    Mark as shipped

    This capability updates an order status to shipped.

  3. 07

    Add tag to order

    This capability applies a new tag to a specific order.

  4. 08

    Create label for order

    This capability generates a shipping label for an existing order.

Capability set03 / 07

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 09

    Create order

    This capability creates a new order or updates an existing one.

  2. 10

    Get carrier

    This capability fetches details and current balances for a carrier.

  3. 11

    Get customer

    This capability retrieves specific customer information.

  4. 12

    Get order

    This capability pulls the full details for a single order ID.

Capability set04 / 07

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 13

    Get rates

    This capability calculates real-time shipping rates.

  2. 14

    List carriers

    This capability provides a list of all your connected carriers.

  3. 15

    Subscribe webhook

    This capability sets up a new webhook subscription.

  4. 16

    Unsubscribe webhook

    This capability removes an existing webhook subscription.

Capability set05 / 07

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 17

    Void label

    This capability cancels a shipping label that was already created.

  2. 18

    Add funds

    This capability adds money to a carrier account balance.

  3. 19

    Create shipment label

    This capability creates a manual shipment label without an existing order.

  4. 20

    Get store

    This capability retrieves configuration details for a specific store.

Capability set06 / 07

21-24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 21

    List customers

    This capability lists customers using your specified filters.

  2. 22

    List orders

    This capability returns a list of orders based on your filters.

  3. 23

    List services

    This capability shows the available services for a carrier.

  4. 24

    List shipments

    This capability retrieves a list of all generated shipments.

Capability set07 / 07

25-28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

  1. 25

    List stores

    This capability provides a list of all connected stores.

  2. 26

    Register account

    This capability registers a new ShipStation account.

  3. 27

    Remove tag from order

    This capability deletes a tag from an order.

  4. 28

    Update store

    This capability modifies the settings of an existing store.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Order Fulfillment

An operator asks the agent to find all orders tagged 'priority' and generate labels for them.

02

Carrier Balance Monitoring

A manager checks if the FedEx account has enough funds before a large shipping run.

03

Customer Support Lookup

A support agent asks for the shipping status of a specific customer order to resolve a ticket.

04

Rate Comparison

A user asks for the cheapest shipping rate for a specific package weight and destination.

Automate a task

Put ShipStation 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

ShipStation 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 ShipStation 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

1236ms average. Fast in production.

ShipStation is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1455ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
1044ms
Slowest day
1455ms
14-day trend
Improving-26%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 28 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 ShipStation, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

ShipStation Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 — ShipStation capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipstation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ShipStation owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing high-volume e-commerce fulfillment who want to reduce time spent in browser tabs.

  • 01

    E-commerce Operators

    They use the agent to check order statuses and print labels without manual searching.

  • 02

    Logistics Managers

    They hand off carrier balance checks and rate comparisons to the AI.

  • 03

    Support Teams

    They use the agent to quickly pull customer order history and shipping updates.

FAQ

Questions ShipStation owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my ShipStation account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your ShipStation API Key and API Secret. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I create shipping labels through my AI agent?

    Yes, you can use the create_label_for_order capability to generate labels for specific orders or create_shipment_label for manual shipments.

  • 04

    Is my API data secure?

    Vinkius manages your credentials and hosts the MCP, ensuring your connection to ShipStation is handled securely.

  • 05

    Can I manage multiple stores?

    Yes, the MCP allows you to list, update, and manage configurations for all your connected stores.

  • 06

    Can I check shipping rates for a specific order before creating a label?

    Yes! Use the get_rates capability. Provide the carrier, service, and package details to receive real-time pricing for your shipment.

  • 07

    How do I list all orders that are currently awaiting shipment?

    You can use the list_orders capability and set the order_status parameter to 'awaiting_shipment'. This will return all orders ready for fulfillment.

  • 08

    Is it possible to add funds to my carrier account through the AI?

    Yes, the add_funds capability allows you to add a specific amount to a carrier account (like Stamps.com) using the payment method you have on file in ShipStation.

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