• LIVE UPDATES
  • EVENT LOGS
  • MONITORING
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to track shipments and delivery status with your AI

Connect EasyPost to your agent to turn tracking codes into real-time status updates. Your AI handles the monitoring so you don't have to refresh carrier pages.

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Short answer

How can I track my packages using my AI?

Give your agent a tracking code, and it will pull the latest transit data and checkpoint events directly from the carrier. You'll get specific details on where a package is and when it's expected to arrive.

Tracking outcomes

Where your shipment data lands.

The AI processes raw carrier data into clear updates for you.

LIVE UPDATES

Real-time transit status

The agent pulls the latest movement data from the carrier. You get the current location and estimated arrival time.

EVENT LOGS

Detailed checkpoint history

Your AI looks up every scan and handoff. It provides a timeline of exactly where the package has been.

MONITORING

Active tracker lists

The agent can show you all the shipments it is currently watching. You can see everything in one view.

HUMAN ACTION

Manual intervention

If a package is stuck or lost, the AI identifies the issue. You decide if you need to contact the carrier or the sender.

The workflow

What your AI does when a tracking code is provided.

The agent moves from a raw code to a full status report using EasyPost tools.

  1. Identify the shipment

    The agent uses the provided code to find the specific package in the carrier network.

    search_by_tracking_code

  2. Fetch movement data

    It pulls the full history of scans, including location updates and transit milestones.

    get_tracking_details

  3. Check active shipments

    The agent can review all currently monitored packages to see if any have new updates.

    list_active_trackers

  4. Summarize status

    The agent translates technical carrier logs into a plain English summary of the package's progress.

    get_tracking_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin tracking with your agent.

Starting points

Replace the specific tracking numbers or shipment names with your own data.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Track this package for me: 1Z999AA10123456789

  • What is the current status of my shipment with code ABC12345?

  • List all my active trackers so I can see what's moving.

  • Give me the full checkpoint history for tracking number XYZ789.

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Start here

Connect EasyPost once, then ask.

Log in to EasyPost through the Vinkius interface to link your account. Once connected, your agent can immediately start pulling tracking data.

Connect EasyPost to your AI

FAQ

How the tracking task behaves.

  • 01

    Can my AI change the delivery address?

    No. The AI can only read tracking and transit data. You must contact the carrier directly to change delivery details.

  • 02

    Can the AI update my shipping labels?

    No. This specific task is for tracking existing shipments, not for creating or modifying labels.

  • 03

    How often does the AI check for updates?

    The AI checks for updates whenever you ask it to or when you prompt it to look at your active trackers.

  • 04

    Does the AI work with any carrier?

    Yes, as long as the carrier is supported by the EasyPost network.

  • 05

    Can the AI contact the driver?

    No. The AI only retrieves data from the carrier's tracking system.

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