Shippo MCP Server
Connect Shippo to your AI agents with the Shippo MCP server.
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What is Shippo MCP?
The Shippo MCP server is a Model Context Protocol server that connects Shippo to AI agents and assistants as a set of tools. With it connected, an agent can work with Shippo (multi-carrier shipping — rates, labels and tracking) directly — instead of you copying data in and out by hand.
It is a remote MCP server that uses a bearer token, so you point your client at the server URL, authorize once, and the Shippo tools become available to the model.
Connect the Shippo MCP server
Connect Shippo MCP to Claude Code
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Add the server
Use `claude mcp add` with the Shippo MCP server URL (or its `npx` command), following the official docs.
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Authorize
Complete authentication (a bearer token) so Claude Code can call the server.
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Verify
Ask Claude to use a Shippo tool to confirm the connection is live.
Connect Shippo MCP to Cursor
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Open MCP settings
In Cursor, go to Settings → MCP → Add new server.
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Add Shippo
Provide the Shippo MCP server URL or command and complete authentication.
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Test
Reference Shippo from chat to confirm Cursor can reach the tools.
Sample use cases
An order fulfillment agent processes new e-commerce orders
It fetches the cheapest shipping rate across carriers, purchases the label, and sends the tracking number to the customer within minutes of checkout.
A tracking agent monitors all in-transit shipments
It detects delays or exceptions, proactively notifies customers with updated delivery estimates, and escalates stuck packages to the support team.
A returns agent handles incoming return requests
It generates a prepaid return label via Shippo, emails it to the customer, and updates the order system with the return tracking number.
A rate-shopping agent compares carrier prices before bulk shipments
It requests quotes from USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL for each package, selects the optimal carrier per shipment, and logs projected savings.
A shipping audit agent reviews weekly label spend
It flags shipments where actual weight exceeded estimated weight, identifies surcharges, and recommends packaging changes to reduce costs.
An address validation agent checks new orders before label purchase
It verifies shipping addresses through Shippo's validation API, corrects minor errors, and holds orders with undeliverable addresses for review.
A customs agent prepares international shipment documentation
It generates customs forms with HS codes, declared values, and product descriptions for each international order, reducing border delays.
Using Shippo MCP with Gamut
On Gamut, the Shippo MCP server becomes a tool your agents use inside an automated, event-driven workflow — triggered by an event or a schedule, acting through Shippo and your other connected MCP servers, with the connection managed by Gamut rather than a local config file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Shippo MCP server?
It is a Model Context Protocol server that exposes Shippo to AI agents as tools so they can work with it (multi-carrier shipping — rates, labels and tracking).
How do I connect the Shippo MCP server?
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, or Gamut) at the Shippo MCP server URL and complete authentication (a bearer token). See the official documentation for the exact URL and scopes.
Can I use Shippo MCP with Gamut?
Yes — Gamut supports the Shippo MCP server, so your agents can use it as a tool in automated, triggered workflows.
Which shipping carriers does the Shippo MCP support?
Shippo connects to 90+ carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and regional carriers worldwide. The MCP server can rate-shop and create labels across all carriers enabled on your Shippo account.
Can the Shippo MCP handle international shipments and customs?
Yes. The MCP server supports customs declarations, commercial invoices, and HS code lookups for international shipments across all supported carriers.
Does Shippo charge per label through the MCP?
Shippo's pricing applies regardless of whether labels are created through the MCP, the dashboard, or the API directly. The MCP server itself adds no additional fees.
Can an agent validate addresses before purchasing labels?
Yes. The MCP server exposes Shippo's address validation endpoint, letting agents verify and correct addresses before spending money on labels.