How to Use the ShipStation MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I process a new order using ShipStation and Cursor?

In your code, you'll first call getorder with the ID. Once you have the data, you can pass it to createlabelfororder. The results are live JSON that lets you continue writing accurate follow-up logic.

Q: What is the best way to handle multiple carriers using ShipStation and Cursor?

The MCP Server's getrates tool is designed for this. You can write code that loops through carrier results, comparing costs and delivery times programmatically.

Q: Can I list orders by tag using ShipStation and Cursor?

Yep. You use listordersbytag. It filters the order list based on tags you define, which is super useful for finding all items needing manual review or special handling.

Q: How do I check carrier balances with ShipStation and Cursor?

Call getcarrier first. This gives you the current balance and general details for any connected carrier, so your code knows if it can afford to generate labels.

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The `get_rates` tool allows your agent to fetch live shipping costs, returning JSON data you can directly inject into your TypeScript files. You'll get real rate comparisons right in your editor. This means when your code calls the API, it uses actual carrier response data, not just mock stubs.

Manage Orders for Cursor

Need to process a batch of shipments? Use `list_orders` to get IDs and then iterate through them. You can call `create_label_for_order` within your code loop, making the entire fulfillment workflow live. Your agent generates working code that treats the API response as immediate context for the next block of logic.

Update Account Details

If a client changes their business location or store name, you call `update_store` to write that change back to ShipStation. You can also use `get_customer` to verify the current customer record before making updates. This ensures your application logic always operates on the most accurate, real-time data.

Setup guide

Set up ShipStation MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the ShipStation MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent ShipStation transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the ShipStation tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ShipStation MCP in Cursor

In your code, you'll first call `get_order` with the ID. Once you have the data, you can pass it to `create_label_for_order`. The results are live JSON that lets you continue writing accurate follow-up logic.

The MCP Server's `get_rates` tool is designed for this. You can write code that loops through carrier results, comparing costs and delivery times programmatically.

Your agent interacts with customer details and order IDs. This includes names, shipping addresses, and specific package weights used to calculate rates.

Yep. You use `list_orders_by_tag`. It filters the order list based on tags you define, which is super useful for finding all items needing manual review or special handling.

Call `get_carrier` first. This gives you the current balance and general details for any connected carrier, so your code knows if it can afford to generate labels.

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