• ACTIVE
  • LOGS
  • ALERTS
  • HUMAN

How to register new tracking numbers with your AI

Connect AfterShip Tracking to your AI client once. From then on, you just tell your agent which numbers to watch.

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Short answer

How do I add new tracking numbers to my AI?

Tell your AI client to register a new tracking number using the AfterShip Tracking connector. The AI will use the create_tracking tool to add the number to your monitoring list. You'll get real-time status updates for every package you add.

Tracking outcomes.

Where your data lands.

Every number you provide ends up in your active monitoring queue.

ACTIVE

Real-time monitoring

The AI registers the number via create_tracking. You get live status changes for every shipment.

LOGS

Tracking history

All registered numbers are stored in your AfterShip account. Your AI can pull these details whenever you ask.

ALERTS

Status notifications

The system watches for delays or deliveries. Your AI can notify you when a package hits a specific milestone.

HUMAN

Manual overrides

If a carrier fails to update, you'll need to log in to the AfterShip dashboard to fix the data manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when a tracking number is provided.

The AI handles the data entry so you don't have to log into a dashboard.

  1. Receive number

    Your AI client takes the tracking number or list of numbers you provide in chat.

    create_tracking

  2. Register shipment

    The agent calls the tool to push the number into the AfterShip system.

    create_tracking

  3. Confirm setup

    The AI checks that the number was accepted and tells you it's being monitored.

    create_tracking

  4. Monitor status

    The system keeps the number active in your tracking list for future updates.

    create_tracking

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin tracking shipments immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual tracking numbers or carrier names.

AfterShip Tracking Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BOqNgLeriBfQLmTx33ZqpvZHRS45HQC4zXDS5yuq/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 Tracking capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aftership-tracking-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BOqNgLeriBfQLmTx33ZqpvZHRS45HQC4zXDS5yuq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Register this tracking number: [number]

  • Add these three packages to my tracking list: [number1], [number2], [number3]

  • Track this new shipment from [carrier name]: [number]

  • Start monitoring this package: [number]

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Start here

Connect AfterShip Tracking once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure. Once connected, you can manage all your shipments through your AI client.

Connect AfterShip Tracking to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can my AI delete tracking numbers?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating new tracking entries.

  • 02

    Does the AI need my AfterShip password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which keeps your login credentials encrypted and separate from the AI.

  • 03

    Can I track multiple numbers at once?

    Yes. You can provide a list of numbers in a single prompt and the AI will register them.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically fix a lost package?

    No. The AI monitors the status, but you must handle any manual disputes or carrier issues yourself.

  • 05

    Can the AI change the carrier for a number?

    No. The carrier is determined by the tracking number format during the registration process.

  • More questions about AfterShip Tracking? The Connector page answers them. See everything the AfterShip Tracking Connector can do

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