• STATUS
  • LISTS
  • ALERTS
  • HUMAN

How to track packages and check status with your AI

Connect ShipEngine to your AI client once. After that, your agent handles all the tracking lookups for you.

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Short answer

How can I track packages with my AI?

Give your AI a tracking number or a label ID, and it will pull the current status directly from ShipEngine. You'll get immediate updates on where a shipment is and its current progress. This breakdown shows how to manage those lookups.

Where every update lands.

Tracking outcomes

Your AI turns raw tracking data into clear information.

STATUS

Real-time location

The AI uses tracking data to tell you exactly where a package is right now. You get the latest transit updates without opening a browser.

LISTS

Label inventory

Your agent can pull a list of existing labels to help you organize your shipments. This makes it easy to find specific IDs quickly.

ALERTS

Delivery confirmation

The AI identifies when a package has been delivered or if there is a delay. You'll know the moment a shipment reaches its destination.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

If a package is stuck or lost, the AI flags the issue for you. You'll need to step in to contact the carrier or resolve the dispute.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for updates.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat interface and the carrier data.

  1. Identify the shipment

    Your agent looks through your recent activity to find the right shipment details.

    list_labels

  2. Fetch tracking data

    The AI pulls the specific movement history for a single package using its unique identifier.

    track_package

  3. Verify label status

    If you only have a label ID, the AI checks the status of that specific label.

    track_label

  4. Report progress

    The agent summarizes the location, transit history, and estimated delivery time in plain text.

    track_package

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger tracking actions immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual tracking numbers or specific label IDs.

ShipEngine Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CaCY6RRWBoM0Kj448miAt7W28JkRmaNlMGaTUrBf/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 — ShipEngine capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipengine-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CaCY6RRWBoM0Kj448miAt7W28JkRmaNlMGaTUrBf/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Track the status of package 1Z999AA10123456789.

  • Check the progress for label ID 88234-XJ.

  • List my recent shipping labels to find the right tracking number.

  • Where is my package with tracking number 9400100000000000000000?

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Start here

Connect ShipEngine once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start asking questions right away.

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FAQ

How the tracking works

  • 01

    Can my AI change the delivery address?

    No. The AI can only read tracking and label data. You must log in to the carrier site to change delivery details.

  • 02

    Can the AI create new shipping labels?

    No. This specific setup is for monitoring existing shipments and labels.

  • 03

    Do I need to provide the tracking number every time?

    Not necessarily. If you have already listed your labels, your AI can find the tracking number for you.

  • 04

    Will the AI notify me automatically if a package is late?

    The AI only provides updates when you ask it a question or prompt it to check a status.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete a shipping label?

    No. The tools only allow for tracking and listing; they do not include any deletion capabilities.

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