SHIP — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects your AI client to a team of coding agents that plan, write code, run tests, and open GitHub pull requests from tracker issues.
claude mcp add --transport http ship https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcpWhat SHIP does
SHIP offloads software delivery tasks to a coordinated group of autonomous agents. The workflow passes through distinct stages: planning, building, reviewing, and testing. Each stage can run engines such as Claude Code or Codex, while your CI pipeline gates the handoffs. Your local assistant can dispatch work and review reports directly from the editor.
The server operates remotely over Streamable HTTP at https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcp. It relies on OAuth 2.1 or project-bound bearer tokens for access. Launching a mission takes one credit. Further notes sent to an active mission do not cost extra. If your client supports only stdio transports, bridge the connection via mcp-remote.
What it helps with
- delegate backlog issues from Linear or Jira to agents
- generate pull requests with automated code reviews and tests
- feed instructions directly to an ongoing background task
- monitor agent progress and inspect verification logs from chat
Example prompts for the agent
- Start a SHIP mission for GitHub issue #84
- Check current mission status using list_missions
- Send an instruction to the active mission: add unit tests for the signup route
How to install SHIP
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http ship https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add ship --url https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"ship": {
"url": "https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"ship": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http ship https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about SHIP
How do I install SHIP in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http ship https://mcp.letsship.ai/mcp. Then finish the sign-in prompt using OAuth 2.1 or attach a project token in the request header.
What does the SHIP MCP server do?
It exposes an external software factory to your chat assistant. You can file tracker tickets, supervise agent execution steps, and approve final pull requests.
How does credit usage work in SHIP?
Starting any new mission via tool calls consumes 1 credit. Sending subsequent prompts or hints into an active run is free.
