How to Use the ShipStation MCP in Claude

Q: How do I list all connected carriers using ShipStation and Claude Desktop?

You just call the listcarriers tool. It pulls a comprehensive list of every carrier account configured in your ShipStation dashboard, confirming what services are available.

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Process Orders via MCP Server

Use the `list_orders` tool to pull order lists, allowing you to filter by date range or custom tags. You can then call `get_order` using a specific ID to grab all associated customer and product details. This workflow lets your agent locate exact orders needing attention before proceeding with fulfillment steps.

Calculate Rates on the Fly

The `get_rates` tool fetches real-time shipping costs from multiple carriers based on package dimensions. It returns structured rate data, letting you compare options like UPS vs. USPS instantly. Once rates are confirmed, running `create_label_for_order` generates the necessary label file immediately for printing.

Maintain System Connections

Need to keep your data current? Use `subscribe_webhook` to register endpoints so ShipStation pushes updates directly to your local machine. You can also call `update_store` when a business address changes. This ensures that any change in your e-commerce setup is automatically reflected without manual intervention.

Setup guide

Set up ShipStation MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

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 ShipStation MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

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

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the ShipStation MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under shipstation-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipstation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ShipStation MCP in Claude Desktop

You start by telling Claude to list the orders you need help with. It uses `list_orders` to pull a manifest, then you can ask it to calculate rates for those items using `get_rates`.

Yes, the MCP Server supports this. If an order is cancelled before shipping, calling `void_label` handles the cleanup process for that specific tracking number.

This server primarily touches customer details and order information, specifically involving names, addresses, and order IDs. The client's AI agent uses these to perform actions like labeling or updating tags.

The MCP Server is built for local subprocess execution via stdio transport. This means it handles API calls and data processing right on your machine, giving you fast, dependable results.

You just call the `list_carriers` tool. It pulls a comprehensive list of every carrier account configured in your ShipStation dashboard, confirming what services are available.

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