• COSTS
  • CARRIERS
  • DETAILS
  • DECISION

How to compare shipping rates with your AI

Connect EasyPost to your agent to automate rate comparisons. Once linked, your AI handles the heavy lifting of checking carrier costs for specific shipments.

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Short answer

How can I compare shipping rates using my AI?

Your agent uses EasyPost to pull shipment data and compare carrier rates. It identifies the best options based on the specific package details. You'll get a clear list of costs and carriers.

The results of your request

Where your data lands

The AI processes the shipment information to give you these specific outcomes.

COSTS

Cheapest rates found

The AI compares quotes from different carriers. You get a direct answer on which option costs the least for that package.

CARRIERS

Available shipping options

Your agent lists the carriers that can handle the specific shipment. You see exactly who can deliver the package.

DETAILS

Package data retrieved

The agent pulls the weight and destination from your records. This ensures the rate comparison is accurate for your specific order.

DECISION

Human review required

The AI presents the best carrier choices. You still have to decide which label to actually buy.

The workflow

What your AI does when the shipment arrives.

The agent moves from raw shipment data to a finalized comparison.

  1. Find the shipment

    The agent looks through your recent activity to find the specific order you want to price out.

    list_shipping_shipments

  2. Get package info

    The agent grabs the weight and address details needed for an accurate quote.

    get_shipment_details

  3. Compare rates

    The agent uses the shipment data to check what different carriers are charging for that route.

    get_shipment_details

  4. Summarize options

    The agent presents the cheapest and fastest carrier choices to you.

    list_shipping_shipments

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the comparison process.

Starting points

Replace the shipment IDs with your actual EasyPost IDs.

EasyPost Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tNhg4o9Wm9vYBlUrZxYlP2ChLzE3r5lVhHENu1iw/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 — EasyPost capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "easypost-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tNhg4o9Wm9vYBlUrZxYlP2ChLzE3r5lVhHENu1iw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List my recent shipments from EasyPost so I can pick one to compare rates.

  • Get the details for shipment ID 98765 and tell me the cheapest shipping rate available.

  • Compare the shipping rates for the shipment I just created in EasyPost.

  • Find the shipment for the customer in Chicago and show me the best carrier options.

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Start here

Connect EasyPost once, then ask.

Link your EasyPost account once. Your credentials stay encrypted on our side, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI buy the shipping label for me?

    No. The AI only retrieves and compares rates. You must manually purchase the label in your shipping software.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my shipment addresses?

    No. The agent only reads shipment data to calculate rates. It cannot modify your existing shipment records.

  • 03

    Can I ask for rates for a package that isn't in EasyPost yet?

    No. The agent needs to pull data from an existing shipment to perform the comparison.

  • 04

    Will the AI show me every single carrier?

    The AI shows the carriers that EasyPost returns for that specific shipment's weight and destination.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete a shipment?

    No. The agent only has permission to read shipment details and list shipments.

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