Shippo — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Remote logistics MCP server that lets your assistant compare rates across 30+ carriers, buy shipping labels, and track parcels over OAuth.
claude mcp add --transport http shippo-mcp https://mcp.shippo.comWhat Shippo does
The Shippo MCP server connects agents to logistics platforms via https://mcp.shippo.com over HTTP. You do not need to paste static API tokens into config files. Authentication relies on per-user Shippo OAuth triggered during the initial request.
The toolset provides nine structured workflows covering parcel tracking, address validation, customs details, and rate comparisons for carriers like USPS and FedEx. Reference files load on demand, which keeps active context clean during routine conversations.
What it helps with
- compare rates across USPS, FedEx, and 30+ other carriers
- purchase shipping labels complete with customs info
- verify and standardize international delivery addresses
- retrieve tracking events and substatus history for parcels
- generate bulk shipping labels from uploaded CSV files
Example prompts for the agent
- /shippo:rate-shopping Compare shipping costs for a 2 lb parcel from Austin to Berlin
- /shippo:tracking Look up tracking events for number 9400100000000000000000
- /shippo:address-validation Verify and standardize this shipping address in Seattle
How to install Shippo
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http shippo-mcp https://mcp.shippo.comPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add shippo --url https://mcp.shippo.comConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"shippo": {
"url": "https://mcp.shippo.com"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"shippo": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.shippo.com"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http shippo https://mcp.shippo.comStep 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 Shippo
How do I install Shippo in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http shippo https://mcp.shippo.com. During the first interaction, complete the OAuth login in your browser.
What does the Shippo MCP server do?
It gives AI assistants shipping operations: checking multi-carrier quotes, validating postal addresses, buying postage labels, and checking parcel statuses.
Do I need to configure a Shippo API token?
No API key is required. The remote endpoint manages access through direct per-user OAuth authentication.
