ShipEngine Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage multi-carrier shipping rates and labels for your logistics workflow.
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Why people use ShipEngine
ShipEngine Multi-Carrier Shipping Rate Comparison
With the ShipEngine MCP, you can handle all of this in a single chat window. Instead of juggling tabs, you tell your agent to find the best rate for a specific zone or to validate an address. It pulls the data from all your connected carriers instantly. You get a clear, unified view of your shipping options and can generate labels with a simple command, moving from manual data entry to direct orchestration.
What Vinkius changes
You get a hands-free way to manage multi-carrier logistics without leaving your AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Comparing carrier prices for bulk orders
A logistics manager needs to find the cheapest way to ship 50 boxes to California and wants to see a comparison table of UPS, FedEx, and USPS rates.
- Real-world use case 02
Providing instant tracking updates
A customer success rep gets a 'where is my order' message and asks the agent to track shipment sh_123456789 to give the customer a status update.
- Real-world use case 03
Verifying customer addresses
An e-commerce owner wants to verify if a new customer's address is valid before they ship a high-value item to avoid failed deliveries.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete ShipEngine capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ShipEngine.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through ShipEngine.
- 01 Capability
Create shipping label
Create a shipping label for a specific package. This helps you fulfill orders faster by skipping the web portal.
- 02 Capability
Create shipment object
Add a new shipment record to your account. Use this to log new orders into your shipping history.
- 03 Capability
Get connection status
Check if your ShipEngine API connection is active and healthy. It ensures your agent can reach the shipping data.
- 04 Capability
Get carrier details
Get specific information about a carrier's services. This is useful for understanding what each carrier offers.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through ShipEngine.
- 05 Capability
Get label info
Retrieve the metadata for a specific shipping label. Use this to see the details of a label you already bought.
- 06 Capability
Get shipping rates
Compare shipping rates across different carriers for a specific destination. It helps you find the best price instantly.
- 07 Capability
Get shipment info
Get the full details of a specific shipment record. This gives you a complete overview of a single package's data.
- 08 Capability
List carriers
See a list of all carriers currently connected to your account. This helps you manage which carriers you use.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through ShipEngine.
- 09 Capability
List created labels
View a list of all shipping labels you have purchased. Use this to audit your past shipping activity.
- 10 Capability
List shipments
See a list of your most recent shipments. This gives you a quick look at your latest shipping history.
- 11 Capability
Track package
Get the current status and location of a package in transit. It pulls live updates directly into your chat.
- 12 Capability
Validate address
Verify that a shipping address is valid and accurate. This prevents you from paying for failed delivery attempts.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ShipEngine to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ShipEngine 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_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ShipEngine for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ShipEngine in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipengine": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ShipEngine, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipengine": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine
Ask Copilot: "Using ShipEngine, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipengine": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ShipEngine, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipengine": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine
Ask Cline: "Using ShipEngine, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add shipengine --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hgmd4x4nF2Vb3Iv82ZhvOYitR3gGEXktGFyFbffq/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 ShipEngine
Ask Claude: "Using ShipEngine, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ShipEngine can move forward.
Logistics managers tired of manual rate shopping, customer success reps who spend all day answering 'where is my order' emails, and developers building shipping-heavy apps.
Logistics Manager
Checks carrier rates and generates labels during peak shipping seasons without switching between UPS and FedEx portals.
Customer Success Rep
Quickly pulls up tracking info for frustrated customers during live chat sessions to provide instant updates.
E-commerce Developer
Builds custom workflows that automate shipping logic and address validation for a high-volume online store.
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Before you connect
Questions about ShipEngine.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can ShipEngine MCP help me compare shipping prices?
Yes, it allows your AI agent to pull real-time rates from multiple carriers at once. You can ask for the cheapest option for any weight or destination without checking multiple websites.
How does ShipEngine MCP handle different carriers?
It connects to your ShipEngine account to manage UPS, FedEx, USPS, and many others. Your agent can see all of them in one place, making it easy to switch between carriers based on price or speed.
Can I print labels using the ShipEngine MCP?
You can tell your agent to generate a shipping label for a specific order. It will create the label through ShipEngine and give you the details or the file link right in your chat.
Will ShipEngine MCP validate my shipping addresses?
Yes, it includes a capability to verify addresses. This helps you catch typos or invalid locations before you ship, which saves you from paying extra fees for failed deliveries.
Is ShipEngine MCP good for high-volume e-commerce?
It is designed for exactly that. By automating rate hunting and label creation, it helps high-volume shippers manage large numbers of orders without increasing their manual workload.
Can I track my packages with the ShipEngine MCP?
Absolutely. You can give your agent a tracking number, and it will pull the latest status and location info from the carrier for you instantly.
Can my AI automatically validate a shipping address just by providing the street, city, and zip code?
Yes! Use the validate_address capability. Your agent will check if the address is valid, residential/commercial, and formatted correctly according to carrier standards.
How do I compare shipping rates for a specific package across different carriers?
Simply ask the agent to run the get_rates action with the shipment details. It will retrieve and compare pricing from all configured carrier accounts.
How do I find my ShipEngine API Key?
Log in to your ShipEngine dashboard, navigate to Settings > API Management, and you will find your unique secret API Key there.
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