• ORDERING
  • LABELING
  • TRACKING
  • HUMAN

How to manage warehouse receiving with your AI

Connect ShipBob to your AI client to handle incoming stock paperwork. Once connected, your agent manages the digital setup for every shipment.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to handle ShipBob receiving?

Your AI client creates new receiving orders and fetches the labels needed for incoming shipments. This handles the digital prep work so you can focus on the dock. You can see the specific steps below.

The outcomes of automation

Where your shipments land

Your agent handles the data entry so you can focus on the physical goods.

ORDERING

New receiving orders

The AI creates the necessary records in ShipBob for your incoming stock. You get the digital order ready for the warehouse immediately.

LABELING

Shipment labels ready

Your agent pulls the specific labels required for incoming shipments. You can print these and attach them to boxes before they arrive.

TRACKING

Active shipment lists

You can check on existing receiving orders to see what is currently in the pipeline. This keeps your receiving dock organized.

HUMAN

Physical stock counts

The AI manages the digital records, but you still need to physically count items as they arrive. Your team handles the actual unloading and verification.

The workflow

What your AI does when stock is inbound.

The AI handles the digital setup so your warehouse team can focus on the physical movement of goods.

  1. Initialize the order

    Tell your agent what you are sending, and it will set up the formal receiving record in ShipBob.

    create_receiving

  2. Check existing orders

    If you need to see what is already scheduled to arrive, the AI pulls a list of all active receiving tasks.

    list_receiving

  3. Get shipment labels

    Once the order is set, the AI grabs the labels you need to stick on the incoming pallets or boxes.

    get_receiving_labels

  4. Verify order details

    You can ask the AI to check the details of a specific receiving order to ensure the label matches the order.

    list_receivingget_receiving_labels

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in ShipBob.

Starting points

These are just starting points. Replace the bracketed info with your actual shipment details like SKU numbers or quantities.

ShipBob Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LFVFc20wF8D2NsH4deFrBXqmc1ZuC6zcyO8sYlPb/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 — ShipBob capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipbob-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LFVFc20wF8D2NsH4deFrBXqmc1ZuC6zcyO8sYlPb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new receiving order in ShipBob for 50 units of SKU-123.

  • List all my current receiving orders so I can see what is arriving this week.

  • Get the shipment labels for the receiving order I just created.

  • Show me the labels for the most recent receiving order in my ShipBob account.

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Start here

Connect ShipBob once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start managing shipments through your preferred AI client.

Connect ShipBob to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my existing ShipBob settings?

    No. The AI only interacts with receiving orders and labels through the provided tools.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically confirm when a shipment arrives?

    No. The AI handles the creation and labeling of orders, but the physical confirmation of received goods stays with your warehouse staff.

  • 03

    Can I create multiple receiving orders at once?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to create several different receiving orders in a single conversation.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete a receiving order if I make a mistake?

    No. There is no tool available to delete receiving orders, so you will need to manage deletions within the ShipBob dashboard.

  • 05

    Will the AI print the labels for me?

    No. The AI gets the labels for you, but you still have to send them to your printer yourself.

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