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Connect VesselAPI 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. Turn natural language into precise global shipping intelligence.

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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 · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through VesselAPI.

  1. 01

    Get vessel position

    Retrieves the most recent AIS position for a specific vessel.

  2. 02

    List maritime ports

    Provides a list of all maritime ports supported by the VesselAPI.

  3. 03

    Get vessel details

    Fetches technical metadata for a vessel using its IMO number.

Capability set02 / 02

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through VesselAPI.

  1. 04

    Get vessel schedules

    Returns upcoming port calls and historical scheduling data for a vessel.

  2. 05

    Check API status

    Checks the operational status of the VesselAPI connection.

  3. 06

    Search vessels

    Finds vessels by searching for their names.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Supply Chain Visibility

Monitor specific vessel movements to predict arrival times at key hubs.

02

Port Planning

Retrieve port metadata and schedules to coordinate regional logistics.

03

Trade Pattern Auditing

Analyze global shipping flows by querying historical and upcoming port calls.

04

Vessel Verification

Confirm ship details like flag and type using IMO numbers for compliance or research.

Automate a task

Put VesselAPI 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

VesselAPI 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 VesselAPI 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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946ms average. Fast in production.

VesselAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1269ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
778ms
Slowest day
1269ms
14-day trend
Improving-24%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 VesselAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

VesselAPI Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/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 — VesselAPI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vesselapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/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 VesselAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work VesselAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing global logistics and maritime trade flows.

  • 01

    Supply Chain Analysts

    They hand off vessel movement tracking and logistics metadata retrieval to their agent.

  • 02

    Trade Researchers

    They use the agent to verify port calls and audit shipping patterns.

  • 03

    Logistics Managers

    They delegate vessel position audits and delay identification to their AI client.

FAQ

Questions VesselAPI owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use VesselAPI with Claude?

    You connect the MCP through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, you can use Claude to ask questions about vessel positions or schedules directly.

  • 02

    What information can I get about a specific ship?

    You can get technical details like flag, type, and build metadata using an IMO number, as well as its real-time AIS position.

  • 03

    Can I search for ships by name?

    Yes, the search_vessels capability allows your agent to find specific ships using their names.

  • 04

    Does this provide real-time data?

    Yes, the get_vessel_position capability retrieves the latest AIS positions for vessels.

  • 05

    What clients are compatible with this MCP?

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

  • 06

    How do I find my VesselAPI Key?

    Log in to your VesselAPI dashboard, and you will find your API Key under the settings page. Copy and paste it below.

  • 07

    Does it support real-time AIS data?

    Yes. The get_vessel_position capability provides the latest AIS position received for the specified vessel IMO number.

  • 08

    Can the agent show port schedules?

    Yes. Use the get_vessel_schedules capability to retrieve upcoming port calls and arrival/departure metadata for any vessel.

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