ShipBob MCP Server
Connect ShipBob to your AI agents with the ShipBob MCP server.
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What is ShipBob MCP?
The ShipBob MCP server is a Model Context Protocol server that connects ShipBob to AI agents and assistants as a set of tools. With it connected, an agent can work with ShipBob (ecommerce fulfillment — orders, inventory and shipments) directly — instead of you copying data in and out by hand.
It is a remote MCP server that uses OAuth, so you point your client at the server URL, authorize once, and the ShipBob tools become available to the model.
Connect the ShipBob MCP server
Connect ShipBob MCP to Claude Code
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Add the server
Use `claude mcp add` with the ShipBob MCP server URL (or its `npx` command), following the official docs.
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Authorize
Complete authentication (OAuth) so Claude Code can call the server.
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Verify
Ask Claude to use a ShipBob tool to confirm the connection is live.
Connect ShipBob MCP to Cursor
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Open MCP settings
In Cursor, go to Settings → MCP → Add new server.
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Add ShipBob
Provide the ShipBob MCP server URL or command and complete authentication.
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Test
Reference ShipBob from chat to confirm Cursor can reach the tools.
Sample use cases
An agent monitors inventory levels across ShipBob fulfillment centers and alerts the ops team when stock drops below reorder thresholds
Stockouts are prevented with proactive reorder alerts.
A scheduled agent pulls daily shipment tracking data and posts delivery status updates to a customer-facing dashboard
Customers see real-time delivery progress without contacting support.
An agent compiles a weekly fulfillment performance report covering order accuracy, ship times, and return rates
Operations leadership gets a consolidated view of 3PL performance.
An agent detects orders stuck in processing for more than 24 hours and escalates them to the fulfillment team
Delayed shipments are caught and resolved before customers notice.
A returns agent processes incoming return requests by checking order history and generating return labels automatically
Faster returns handling with less manual work for the support team.
An agent syncs ShipBob inventory counts with the e-commerce storefront to prevent overselling
Accurate stock levels across all sales channels in near-real time.
A scheduled agent analyzes shipping costs by carrier and destination to identify optimization opportunities
Lower shipping spend through data-driven carrier selection.
Using ShipBob MCP with Gamut
On Gamut, the ShipBob MCP server becomes a tool your agents use inside an automated, event-driven workflow — triggered by an event or a schedule, acting through ShipBob and your other connected MCP servers, with the connection managed by Gamut rather than a local config file.
Frequently asked questions
What fulfillment data can the ShipBob MCP server access?
The server exposes tools for reading orders, shipments, inventory levels, product catalog data, and return information across all ShipBob fulfillment centers.
Can agents create or modify orders through the ShipBob MCP server?
Yes. Agents can create new orders, update order details, and manage returns programmatically, enabling end-to-end fulfillment automation.
Does the ShipBob MCP server support multi-warehouse inventory tracking?
Yes. Agents can query inventory across all connected fulfillment centers, making it possible to build cross-warehouse stock monitoring and redistribution workflows.
Is the ShipBob MCP server useful for e-commerce automation?
Very much so. It bridges the gap between your storefront and fulfillment operations, allowing agents to sync inventory, track shipments, and handle returns without manual intervention.