ShipStation Connector for AI agents.

28 live capabilities

Manage e-commerce shipping and order fulfillment through natural conversation.

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Why people use ShipStation

ShipStation for E-commerce Logistics Automation

This Connector lets you handle those tasks through a simple conversation with your AI agent. Instead of clicking through ten different menus, you just ask to find a specific order or check your carrier balances. You get the data you need instantly, which means you can spend less time on logistics and more time growing your brand.

What Vinkius changes

You get a voice-controlled command center for your entire shipping operation.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

The 'Where's my stuff?' rush

A customer asks about a late package.
Real-world use case 02

Bulk label generation

An operator needs to ship 50 items.
Real-world use case 03

Carrier balance check

A logistics manager notices a carrier is paused.

Complete set · 28capabilities

The complete ShipStation capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ShipStation.

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

01 Capability
List stores
Get a list of all stores connected to your ShipStation account. Manage multi-channel sales from a single view.
02 Capability
List tags
See every account tag you've created for organizing orders. Keep your organizational system consistent.
03 Capability
List orders by tag
Find orders that have specific tags and statuses. Great for pulling up specific batches of work for your team.
04 Capability
List orders
View your full list of orders with custom filters. Quickly scan your queue to see what needs attention today.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

05 Capability
List packages
See all packages associated with a specific carrier. Keep track of your outgoing volume per carrier.
06 Capability
List services
View the shipping services offered by a carrier. Know exactly what options you can offer your customers.
07 Capability
List shipments
See a list of all shipments that have already been generated. Audit your past shipments without digging through menus.
08 Capability
List warehouses
See your list of Ship From locations and warehouses. Manage your multi-location shipping setup easily.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

09 Capability
List webhooks
See the webhooks currently active on your account. Monitor your automated data flows.
10 Capability
Mark as shipped
Update an order's status to shipped once it's left the building. Keep your customers updated in real-time.
11 Capability
Register account
Set up a new ShipStation account via the Connector. Get started with your shipping infrastructure faster.
12 Capability
Add funds
Add money to a carrier account to keep your shipping active. This ensures you don't run into payment issues during high-volume periods.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

13 Capability
Add tag to order
Attach a custom tag to an order to organize your workflow. Use tags to separate priority shipments or specific product lines.
14 Capability
Create label for order
Generate a shipping label for a specific order immediately. This speeds up the fulfillment process by skipping manual entry.
15 Capability
Create order
Create a new order or update an existing one in your store. Keep your inventory and order records accurate and up to date.
16 Capability
Get store
Pull specific details about your connected store configurations. Use this to verify store settings without opening the dashboard.

Capability set05 / 07

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

17 Capability
Create shipment label
Create a manual shipping label for items not tied to an order. This is perfect for handling custom requests or non-store items.
18 Capability
Get carrier
Check the details and current balance of a specific carrier. Keep track of your funds to avoid shipping delays.
19 Capability
Get customer
Retrieve customer information and history. Quickly find details for support tickets or repeat buyers.
20 Capability
Get order
Fetch all the details for a single order using its unique ID. Get a full picture of an order's status and contents instantly.

Capability set06 / 07

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

21 Capability
Get rates
Compare different shipping rates for a specific package. Find the cheapest or fastest option for your customers.
22 Capability
List carriers
See a full list of all carriers connected to your account. Manage your shipping partners from one place.
23 Capability
List customers
Browse your customer list with specific filters. Find specific buyers quickly based on your needs.
24 Capability
Remove tag from order
Strip a tag from an order to keep your data clean. Adjust your organization as your needs change.

Capability set07 / 07

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through ShipStation.

25 Capability
Subscribe webhook
Set up a webhook to receive real-time updates. Connect your data to other capabilities automatically.
26 Capability
Unsubscribe webhook
Remove a webhook from your account. Clean up your integrations when you no longer need them.
27 Capability
Update store
Change the configuration details for a specific store. Keep your store settings accurate as you scale.
28 Capability
Void label
Cancel a shipping label that was created by mistake. Prevent incorrect charges by voiding labels immediately.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask ShipStation to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ShipStation from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable ShipStation for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable ShipStation in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipstation": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ShipStation, help me...". 28 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipstation": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation

Ask Copilot: "Using ShipStation, help me...". 28 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipstation": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation

Open Cascade and ask: "Using ShipStation, help me...". 28 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipstation": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation

Ask Cline: "Using ShipStation, help me...". 28 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add shipstation --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fG0U7TU0JjR1RKAYxb875lT7iIKxv2b5xIuJE4Ay/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 ShipStation

Ask Claude: "Using ShipStation, show me...". 28 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work ShipStation can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the e-commerce owner who's tired of the tab fatigue of managing multiple stores and carriers. It's for the person who wants to stop copy-pasting order numbers and start moving boxes faster.

01

E-commerce Store Owner

Manages daily fulfillment and handles customer inquiries about shipping status from a single chat interface.

02

Logistics Coordinator

Monitors carrier balances and manages warehouse locations across multiple regions to ensure smooth operations.

03

Customer Support Rep

Quickly looks up customer details and order histories to resolve shipping tickets in seconds.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 13 capabilities

ShipEngine

Automate shipping and logistics via ShipEngine. validate addresses, compare rates, and track packages directly from any AI agent.

02 12 capabilities

GoBolt

Manage shipping rates, track parcel deliveries, and oversee logistics via AI agents with GoBolt.

03 12 capabilities

Shippo

Get the best shipping rates from top carriers, print labels, and track deliveries with an API that simplifies e-commerce shipping.

04 9 capabilities

FedEx

AI logistics: track shipments, get rates, create shipments, and find locations via agents.

05 11 capabilities

Shippify

Automate logistics and last-mile delivery via Shippify. manage deliveries, tracking, and warehouses directly from any AI agent.

06 5 capabilities

AfterShip Tracking

Shipment tracking and logistics. track packages, manage couriers, and monitor deliveries via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep ShipStation connected.

Before you connect

Questions about ShipStation.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the ShipStation MCP help me manage multiple stores?

Yes, it can list and update configurations for all stores connected to your ShipStation account, making multi-channel management much easier.

How does this help with carrier balances?

You can ask your agent to check balances for specific carriers or add funds to your accounts without having to log into the dashboard manually.

Can I use this to create labels for manual shipments?

Yes, you can generate labels for shipments that aren't tied to a specific order using the manual shipment capability.

Is there a way to organize my orders?

You can use tags to group orders by priority, product type, or status, and then ask your agent to list them for you to keep your workflow organized.

Can this help my customer support team?

It allows support reps to quickly pull up customer details and order histories to answer questions faster and provide a better experience.

What happens if I print the wrong label?

You can ask your agent to void the label immediately to prevent incorrect charges from your carrier and keep your records accurate.

Can I see my warehouse locations?

Yes, you can list your Ship From locations and warehouse details through the agent to manage your multi-location shipping setup.

Can I check shipping rates for a specific order before creating a label?

Yes! Use the get_rates capability. Provide the carrier, service, and package details to receive real-time pricing for your shipment.

How do I list all orders that are currently awaiting shipment?

You can use the list_orders capability and set the order_status parameter to 'awaiting_shipment'. This will return all orders ready for fulfillment.

Is it possible to add funds to my carrier account through the AI?

Yes, the add_funds capability allows you to add a specific amount to a carrier account (like Stamps.com) using the payment method you have on file in ShipStation.

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