ShipCompliant by Sovos Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage US alcohol shipping compliance and state tax calculations automatically.
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Why people use ShipCompliant by Sovos
ShipCompliant for Navigating State Alcohol Laws
This Connector lets you skip the research. You can just ask your agent to check the rules for a state and get a clear answer on what you can ship and how. It turns a multi-tab research project into a simple conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate alcohol shipping data without manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Pre-fulfillment compliance check
A shipping manager asks if they can send a 3-liter bottle of bourbon to New York and gets the rules instantly using check_compliance.
- Real-world use case 02
Accurate tax invoice generation
An eCommerce lead asks for a tax breakdown on a $60 bottle of wine to ensure the invoice is correct using calculate_tax.
- Real-world use case 03
State license audit
A compliance officer asks to see all active licenses to prepare for a state regulatory review using list_licenses.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete ShipCompliant by Sovos capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ShipCompliant by Sovos.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through ShipCompliant by Sovos.
- 01 Capability
Check compliance
Verify if shipping wine or spirits to a state is legal. You can also see specific volume limits and license requirements.
- 02 Capability
Calculate tax
Get a total tax amount for your alcohol shipments. You can also see a detailed breakdown by tax type for accurate invoicing.
- 03 Capability
Get shipping rules
Pull detailed state shipping rules for any region. This includes carrier restrictions, volume limits, and signature requirements.
- 04 Capability
List licenses
See a list of all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses. This helps you track your status across all 50 states.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through ShipCompliant by Sovos.
- 05 Capability
Check license status
Get specific details and expiration dates for a license in a particular state. This is critical for knowing where you can legally ship.
- 06 Capability
List products
View all your registered products with brand names and alcohol content. You can also see which states they are approved for.
- 07 Capability
Get state rules
Retrieve specific state alcohol laws regarding volume caps and product restrictions. This helps you understand state-specific requirements.
- 08 Capability
List carriers
Find approved carriers for alcohol shipments that have the required certifications. This ensures you stay compliant with carrier restrictions.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ShipCompliant by Sovos to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ShipCompliant by Sovos 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_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ShipCompliant by Sovos for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ShipCompliant by Sovos in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipcompliant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ShipCompliant by Sovos, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipcompliant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos
Ask Copilot: "Using ShipCompliant by Sovos, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipcompliant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ShipCompliant by Sovos, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipcompliant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos
Ask Cline: "Using ShipCompliant by Sovos, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add shipcompliant --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/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 ShipCompliant by Sovos
Ask Claude: "Using ShipCompliant by Sovos, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ShipCompliant by Sovos can move forward.
This is for the people responsible for moving alcohol across state lines. It's for the compliance officers who are tired of manual audits and the shipping managers who need to know the rules before they hit ship.
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Before you connect
Questions about ShipCompliant by Sovos.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the ShipCompliant MCP check if I'm allowed to ship to a specific state?
Yes, it checks state-specific rules and volume limits instantly. You can ask your agent to verify compliance for any state to ensure your shipments stay legal.
Does ShipCompliant MCP handle alcohol excise tax calculations?
Yes, it provides a full breakdown of excise, sales, and local taxes. This helps you create accurate invoices without manual calculations.
Can I use ShipCompliant MCP to see my shipping licenses?
Yes, it lists all your active, pending, and expired licenses in one place. You can monitor your status across all 50 states easily.
How does ShipCompliant MCP help with carrier restrictions?
It retrieves specific rules for which carriers are allowed to move alcohol in different states. This ensures you don't use prohibited services for your shipments.
Can ShipCompliant MCP tell me the volume limits for wine shipments?
Yes, it provides the specific volume caps for both per-shipment and annual limits. This helps you stay within state-mandated quantities.
Does ShipCompliant MCP work for both wine and spirits?
Yes, it covers compliance and tax rules for all types of alcohol. It is a complete solution for multi-state alcohol logistics.
What is ShipCompliant?
ShipCompliant by Sovos is the #1 compliance platform for shipping alcohol in the United States. It handles tax calculation, license management, and state-by-state regulatory compliance.
Can it calculate state-specific excise taxes?
Yes, it automatically calculates state excise taxes, sales taxes, and local surcharges for all 50 states.
Does it check volume limits per customer?
Yes, it tracks aggregated volume limits per customer per state to prevent non-compliant shipments.
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