• STATUS
  • CARRIER
  • TIMELINE
  • HUMAN

How to track packages with your AI agent

Connect AfterShip to your AI client once. From then on, you can just drop a tracking number into chat to get live updates.

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Short answer

How can I track packages using my AI?

Your AI uses the AfterShip connector to identify the shipping carrier and pull live delivery data from a single tracking number. You'll get real-time updates on location and arrival times.

Where your data lands.

Tracking outcomes.

The AI processes the number and organizes the results into these specific updates.

STATUS

Live delivery updates

The AI pulls the current location and transit stage. You get the exact status of the shipment immediately.

CARRIER

Automatic carrier detection

The AI identifies which company is handling the package. You don't need to know if it's FedEx, UPS, or DHL.

TIMELINE

Estimated arrival times

The AI extracts the expected delivery date. You'll know exactly when to expect the package at your door.

HUMAN

Manual intervention needed

If a package is stuck or lost, the AI flags the issue. You'll need to step in to contact the carrier or file a claim.

The workflow

What your AI does when a tracking number arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of identifying the carrier and digging for data.

  1. Identify the carrier

    The AI looks at the tracking number format to figure out which shipping company is being used.

    detect_courier

  2. Fetch shipment data

    Once the carrier is known, the AI reaches out to their system to grab the latest movement logs.

    get_tracking

  3. Summarize status

    The AI translates the raw tracking logs into a plain English summary of where the package is.

    get_tracking

  4. Flag delays

    If the tracking data shows a missed scan or a long stall, the AI alerts you to the problem.

    get_tracking

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the tracking workflow.

Starting points

These are just ways to start the conversation. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual tracking numbers.

AfterShip Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ne2XoZa3CEDGdHqsikRW1fmnRsV7XT5KS8V7wt9Y/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 — AfterShip capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aftership-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ne2XoZa3CEDGdHqsikRW1fmnRsV7XT5KS8V7wt9Y/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Track this package for me: [tracking number]

  • Where is my shipment [tracking number] right now?

  • Check the status of this FedEx number: [tracking number]

  • Is my package [tracking number] going to arrive today?

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect AfterShip once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start tracking immediately in your preferred AI client.

Connect AfterShip to your AI

FAQ

How the tracking behaves

  • 01

    Do I need to tell the AI which carrier is being used?

    No. The AI uses the detect_courier tool to figure out the carrier automatically from the number.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my delivery address?

    No. The AI can only read and report tracking data. It cannot modify shipment details or contact the carrier for you.

  • 03

    Can the AI buy new shipping labels?

    No. This connector is strictly for tracking existing shipments, not for creating new ones.

  • 04

    How often does the AI get updates?

    The AI pulls live data from the carrier every time you ask it for a status update.

  • 05

    What happens if the tracking number is invalid?

    The AI will tell you it can't find a shipment or recognize the carrier for that specific number.

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