• LIVE STOCK
  • LOCATION
  • LOTS
  • HUMAN

How to monitor and audit inventory with your AI

Connect ShipBob to your AI client to pull real-time stock data and audit movement history without logging into the dashboard.

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Short answer

How can I monitor and audit my ShipBob inventory with AI?

Your AI pulls live stock counts, location-specific levels, and lot data to give you an instant view of your warehouse. You can also run queries against historical movements to spot trends or discrepancies. You'll get specific data points for every warehouse or lot you ask about.

Inventory outcomes

Where your data goes.

The AI processes your requests into these specific views.

LIVE STOCK

Real-time counts

The AI pulls current quantities across your entire catalog. You get a clear picture of what is actually on the shelves right now.

LOCATION

Warehouse specifics

Get exact numbers for a specific warehouse or storage zone. This helps you identify which locations are running low.

LOTS

Batch tracking

Check stock levels for specific lots to manage expiration dates or batch-specific issues. The AI isolates these quantities instantly.

HUMAN

Manual audits

The AI identifies discrepancies in movement history. You then decide if you need to trigger a physical cycle count in the warehouse.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI uses ShipBob tools to fetch the exact data you need.

  1. Fetch total stock

    The AI scans your entire inventory to provide a high-level overview of available units.

    list_inventory

  2. Drill down by location

    When you ask about a specific warehouse, the AI filters the data to show only what is in that building.

    get_inventory_levels_by_location

  3. Isolate specific lots

    The AI retrieves quantities for specific batches or lots to help with granular tracking.

    get_inventory_levels_by_lot

  4. Audit movement history

    The AI looks back through past inventory changes to explain how stock levels reached their current state.

    query_inventory_history

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual warehouse names or SKU numbers.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is my current inventory level for SKU [SKU_NUMBER]?

  • How much stock do I have in the [WAREHOUSE_NAME] warehouse?

  • Show me the inventory levels for lot [LOT_NUMBER].

  • Can you show me the inventory movement history for [SKU_NUMBER] over the last week?

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Start here

Connect ShipBob once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to your ShipBob data. Your login credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my inventory levels?

    No. The AI can only read and query your inventory data. It cannot add, subtract, or adjust stock levels in ShipBob.

  • 02

    Can the AI create new SKUs?

    No. This MCP is designed for monitoring and auditing existing data, not for creating or modifying product records.

  • 03

    How accurate is the stock data?

    The AI reports exactly what is recorded in your ShipBob account at the moment the tool is called.

  • 04

    Can I see inventory for a specific lot?

    Yes, you can ask the AI to check stock levels for specific lots.

  • 05

    Does it show historical data?

    Yes, the AI can query your inventory history to show how stock has moved over time.

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