How to Use the ShipStation MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Streamline real-time fulfillment data streams directly into your UI using AI SDK.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect ShipStation MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect ShipStation to Vercel AI SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
Gemini
Key Capabilities
Calculate Optimal Rates with the MCP Server
The `get_rates` tool fetches current shipping costs across multiple carriers. You pass dimensions and destination, and it returns a list of available rates from services like UPS or USPS. This real-time data lets your AI client decide which carrier is cheapest while still meeting the customer's required delivery window.
Manage Orders and Shipments for AI SDK
Need to know what’s going out? Call `list_orders` to get a filtered list of pending orders. You can narrow this down by date range or specific tags applied within the system. Once you confirm an order, use `create_label_for_order`. This tool takes the order ID and generates the necessary label data, allowing your application to display it instantly.
Update ShipStation Account Status
`mark_as_shipped` updates an order's status immediately after labeling. This is crucial for accurate inventory tracking in your frontend. Beyond marking orders, you can use `add_tag_to_order` to flag specific items—like 'High Value' or 'International'—so other agents know how to process them.
Set up ShipStation MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and use tools
Call
mcpClient.tools()to auto-discover all ShipStation tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— no manual schema definitions needed. - 4
Works with any model provider
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "List recent ShipStation transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by ShipStation. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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