• DATA
  • DOCS
  • RECORDS
  • HUMAN

How to manage shipping manifests with your AI

Connect DPD to your AI client once. From then on, you can pull shipment data and prep manifests through simple chat.

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Short answer

How can I manage DPD shipping manifests with AI?

Your AI client uses the DPD MCP to list your recent shipments and generate pickup manifests. This lets you organize outgoing logistics without leaving your chat interface. You'll see exactly how it works below.

Logistics outcomes

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the digital heavy lifting for your shipments.

DATA

Recent shipment lists

The AI pulls your latest outgoing orders. You get a clear list of everything ready for pickup.

DOCS

Pickup manifests

The AI generates the specific manifests you need. These documents are ready for your driver.

RECORDS

Shipment verification

You can check which orders are included in a manifest. This keeps your digital logs accurate.

HUMAN

Physical handoff

The AI prepares the digital files, but you still need to print the manifests and hand them to the driver.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for manifests.

The AI acts as the interface between your chat and DPD.

  1. Fetch shipment history

    The AI looks up your recent outgoing activity to find what needs to be organized.

    list_shipments

  2. Filter specific orders

    It scans the shipment data to find the exact items you want to group for a pickup.

    list_shipments

  3. Generate the manifest

    The AI compiles the selected shipment details into a formal pickup document.

    get_manifest

  4. Provide manifest details

    The AI retrieves the final manifest information so you can review it.

    get_manifest

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the DPD tools.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the shipment IDs or dates to match your actual DPD data.

DPD Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MjJrngVB1n8SKetbLFBbuaVY8sKo5GNplyDkVrze/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 — DPD capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dpd-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MjJrngVB1n8SKetbLFBbuaVY8sKo5GNplyDkVrze/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List my most recent shipments from DPD.

  • Generate a pickup manifest for the last three shipments.

  • Show me the manifest for shipment ID 55432.

  • Which shipments are ready for a pickup manifest?

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Start here

Connect DPD once, then ask.

Link your DPD account to Vinkius. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start using the tools immediately in your preferred client.

Connect DPD to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my shipping addresses?

    No. The AI can only read shipment data and generate manifests. It cannot modify existing shipment details in DPD.

  • 02

    Does the AI print the manifest for me?

    No. The AI generates the manifest data, but you must print the document yourself.

  • 03

    Can I create a new shipment with this?

    No. This MCP is for listing existing shipments and generating manifests, not for creating new ones.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete a shipment?

    No. There are no tools available to delete or remove shipment records from DPD.

  • 05

    How do I pick which shipments go on a manifest?

    You first ask the AI to list your shipments, then tell it which specific ones to include in the manifest.

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