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ShipEngine MCP. Compare rates, validate addresses, and print labels.

ShipEngine MCP gives your AI agent full control over complex multi-carrier shipping and logistics tasks. Instantly compare rates across UPS, FedEx, USPS, and dozens of global carriers. You can validate addresses, generate physical labels, programmatically create shipments, and pull real-time tracking status—all through natural conversation.

ShipEngine MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
ShipEngine MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Compare shipping rates

Get instant cost estimates from multiple carriers for a single shipment based on weight and destination.

Validate delivery addresses

Check if sender or recipient addresses are accurate and deliverable, preventing costly return shipments.

Generate shipping labels

Create finalized, printable labels for a shipment record using the proper carrier format.

Track package status

Retrieve current location and delivery updates for any given tracking ID through natural language queries.

Create shipment records

Establish a formal shipment record that ties together the sender, receiver, and desired carrier details.

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What AI agents can do with ShipEngine with 12 Tools

These tools let you manage the entire shipping process: from comparing costs to printing final tracking labels.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Create Shipping Label

Generates a complete, ready-to-print shipping label for the shipment.

Create Shipment Object

Adds and saves a formal record of an intended shipment to the system.

Get Connection Status

Checks if your API connection key is active and properly set up for use.

Get Carrier Details

Retrieves specific information or metadata about a connected shipping carrier.

Get Label Info

Fetches detailed data and metadata associated with an existing label.

Get Shipping Rates

Compares and returns the current shipping costs from multiple carriers for a given package size and location.

Get Shipment Info

Retrieves comprehensive details about a previously created shipment record.

List Carriers

Shows a list of all the shipping carriers you have connected to this account.

List Created Labels

Lists records of labels that have been successfully purchased and generated.

List Shipments

Provides a list of your most recent shipment activities and details.

Track Package

Checks the current status and location of a package using its tracking number.

Validate Address

Verifies if a shipping or receiving address is correctly formatted and usable by carriers.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

ShipEngine MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The ShipEngine integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with ShipEngine, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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The constant struggle with shipping rates and addresses.

Right now, figuring out how much it costs to ship something is a nightmare of tabs. You have to log into UPS, get their rate, then switch over to FedEx, copy the details, and repeat for USPS—all before you even start building your product page. It's manual, slow, and prone to human error every single time.

With this MCP connected through Vinkius, that entire process disappears. You just ask your agent for a rate comparison; it runs `get_shipping_rates`, pulls data from all the carriers at once, and presents you with optimized options immediately. Your AI acts like an expert logistics analyst.

Generate Shipping Labels Instantly

Previously, generating a label meant jumping into a specific carrier portal, manually entering all the shipment details, and clicking through several forms until you got the PDF. This is tedious and breaks your flow.

Now, you just tell your agent to create the label using `create_shipping_label`. The MCP handles validating the address first, calculating the rates, and then generating the perfectly formatted label file—all in a single conversation.

What ShipEngine MCP does for your AI

You're running an e-commerce operation, and shipping is the biggest headache. This MCP connects your AI agent directly to ShipEngine’s platform, giving you full control over every step of the logistics process. Instead of opening carrier sites and copy-pasting data, you simply ask your agent what you need. It handles comparing rates across multiple carriers, validating if an address will actually work for delivery, and even pulling real-time tracking details from any major service.

This makes your AI act like a dedicated shipping clerk. Through Vinkius, the entire catalog of tools is available in one place, so you don't have to switch between specialized services. You can manage labels, check account statuses, and orchestrate complex shipments without leaving your chat window.

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Frequently asked questions about ShipEngine MCP

How does ShipEngine MCP compare shipping rates? +

It uses the get_shipping_rates tool to query multiple carriers simultaneously. You provide the dimensions and destination, and it returns a side-by-side comparison of costs.

Can I use ShipEngine MCP to validate addresses? +

Yes, you can run validate_address to check if any sender or recipient address is accurate before you commit to generating a label. This prevents failed shipments.

Does the ShipEngine MCP only work for US carriers? +

No, it supports dozens of global carriers through its API connections. You can compare rates and create labels across multiple countries.

What is the difference between `create_shipment_object` and `get_shipping_rates`? +

get_shipping_rates only gives you a cost estimate using sample data. You must first use create_shipment_object to save a formal record of the shipment before finalizing rates or generating labels.

How often should I run get_connection_status? +

You should check this whenever you suspect your API keys might have expired or if you're having trouble running any shipping tool. It confirms the health of the connection.