AfterShip Returns Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Manage e-commerce return requests and RMAs through natural conversation.
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Why people use AfterShip Returns
AfterShip Returns for Faster E-commerce Reverse Logistics
With this Connector, you just ask your agent for the status of a specific RMA. It pulls the data, tells you the reason, and lets you approve the label in one go. You get a conversational way to handle your logistics without the tab-hopping.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire reverse logistics workflow.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking a customer's return status
A customer asks about a delay.
- Real-world use case 02
Clearing a backlog of requests
You need to clear a backlog of requests.
- Real-world use case 03
Logging warehouse arrivals
A shipment just arrived at the dock.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete AfterShip Returns capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with AfterShip Returns.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through AfterShip Returns.
- 01 Capability
List returns
Pull a list of pending or past customer return requests and see their current status.
- 02 Capability
Approve return
Authorize a request so the system can automatically generate a return shipping label.
- 03 Capability
Receive items
Log when an item hits the warehouse and record its physical condition.
- 04 Capability
Get return details
Get specific info on items, return reasons, and logistics status for a single RMA.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask AfterShip Returns to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use AfterShip Returns from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it AfterShip Returns, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable AfterShip Returns for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the AfterShip Returns URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable AfterShip Returns in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aftership-returns": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using AfterShip Returns
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using AfterShip Returns, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aftership-returns": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using AfterShip Returns
Ask Copilot: "Using AfterShip Returns, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aftership-returns": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using AfterShip Returns
Open Cascade and ask: "Using AfterShip Returns, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"aftership-returns": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using AfterShip Returns
Ask Cline: "Using AfterShip Returns, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add aftership-returns --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KWXeNqBZURHU1EI20GzY6XtweszlNSA1ZmHzCHng/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using AfterShip Returns
Ask Claude: "Using AfterShip Returns, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work AfterShip Returns can move forward.
This is for the e-commerce ops lead who's drowning in return emails and the warehouse manager who needs a faster way to log incoming stock.
E-commerce Manager
Approves returns and monitors customer satisfaction trends during the day.
Warehouse Lead
Marks received items and audits grading results to keep inventory accurate.
Customer Support Rep
Quickly looks up return statuses and provides tracking details to customers.
Logistics Coordinator
Audits return shipping costs and label generation success rates.
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Before you connect
Questions about AfterShip Returns.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can AfterShip Returns MCP handle my shipping labels?
Yes, it can. Once you approve a return request, the Connector triggers the generation of the return shipping label for your customer.
Does AfterShip Returns MCP work with Claude?
Yes, it works with Claude and any other MCP-compatible client like Cursor or Windsurf.
How does AfterShip Returns MCP help warehouse teams?
It lets warehouse staff use their AI agent to quickly log when items arrive and record their physical condition in one step.
Can I use AfterShip Returns MCP to see why customers are returning items?
Yes, you can ask your agent to pull specific RMA details to see the reasons for return and identify common trends.
Is AfterShip Returns MCP good for high-volume stores?
It's ideal for high-volume stores because it automates the repetitive parts of return management, like approving requests and checking statuses.
Can AfterShip Returns MCP manage multiple RMAs at once?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all pending returns or audit specific groups of requests to handle them more efficiently.
How do I find my AfterShip API Key?
Log in to your AfterShip account, navigate to Settings > API Keys. You can generate a new API key there. This key works for both Returns and Tracking APIs.
Can I approve a return request via the agent?
Yes! Use the approve_return capability and provide the Return ID. Your agent will update the status in AfterShip, which can also trigger automatic label generation if configured.
Does this support marking items as received?
Yes, you can use the receive_items capability to record which items from an RMA have arrived at your warehouse and their current condition grade.
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