Shipengine MCP for AI Agents

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Shipengine MCP or direct API to create shipping labels, track packages, validate addresses, and manage carrier rates through natural language.
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Supported Tools

Tools
Add Tag to ShipmentTool to add a tag to a shipment for organization and filtering.
Add to BatchTool to add shipments or rate IDs to an existing batch.
Cancel ShipmentTool to cancel a shipment by ID.
Connect LTL CarrierTool to connect an LTL carrier account to ShipEngine.
Connect Shipsurance AccountTool to connect a Shipsurance insurance account to ShipEngine.
Create Account ImageTool to create a new account image in ShipEngine.
Create Package TypeTool to create a custom package type definition in ShipEngine.
Create TagTool to create a new tag in ShipEngine.
Create Tag 2Tool to create a new tag for organizing shipments.
Create WarehouseTool to create a new warehouse.
Create WebhookTool to create a ShipEngine webhook.
Delete Account Image by IDTool to delete a ShipEngine account image by its ID.
Delete BatchTool to delete a batch by ID.
Delete PackageTool to delete a custom package type by ID.
Delete WarehouseTool to delete a warehouse from your ShipEngine account.
Delete WebhookTool to delete a ShipEngine webhook subscription.
Disconnect CarrierTool to disconnect a carrier account from ShipEngine.
Disconnect ShipsuranceTool to disconnect a Shipsurance insurance account from ShipEngine.
Download FileTool to download a file from ShipEngine.
Get Account Image by IDTool to retrieve account image settings by label image ID.
Get Batch by External IDTool to retrieve batch details using an external batch ID.
Get Batch by IDTool to retrieve detailed information about a specific batch by its ID.
Get Batch ErrorsTool to retrieve errors that occurred during batch processing.
Get Bulk RatesTool to get shipping rates for multiple shipments in a single request.
Get Insurance BalanceTool to retrieve the current Shipsurance insurance funds balance.
Get LTL Carrier Credential RequirementsTool to retrieve credential requirements for connecting an LTL carrier.
Get LTL Carrier FeaturesTool to retrieve features supported by an LTL carrier.
Get LTL Carrier OptionsTool to list available options/accessorials for an LTL carrier.
Get LTL Carrier PackagesTool to list available package/handling unit types for an LTL (Less Than Truckload) carrier.
Get LTL Carrier ServicesTool to list available services for an LTL carrier.
Get Package by IDTool to get details of a specific custom package type by ID.
Get Shipment by External IDTool to retrieve shipment details using an external shipment ID.
Get Shipment by IDTool to retrieve a shipment by ID.
Get Shipment RatesTool to retrieve shipping rates for an existing shipment.
Get Tracking InformationTool to retrieve tracking information for a shipment.
Get Warehouse by IDTool to retrieve details of a specific warehouse by ID.
Get Webhook by IDTool to retrieve details of a specific webhook by ID.
List Account ImagesTool to list all account images.
List Account SettingsTool to list all account settings for the ShipEngine account.
List Batches (v2)Tool to list all batches with comprehensive filtering options.
List Carrier Package TypesTool to list all available package types for a specific carrier.
List Labels (Extended)Tool to list all shipping labels with comprehensive filtering options.
List LTL CarriersTool to list all LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) carrier accounts connected to your ShipEngine account.
List Manifests (Advanced)Tool to list all manifests with optional filtering by warehouse and carrier.
List PackagesTool to list all package types.
List Scheduled PickupsTool to list all scheduled pickups with optional filters.
List Shipments (v2)Tool to list all shipments with optional filtering parameters.
List Tags (v2)Tool to list all tags in your account.
List WarehousesTool to list all warehouses.
List Webhook EventsRetrieve a list of available webhook event types supported by ShipEngine.
List WebhooksTool to list all webhooks configured on your account.
Parse AddressTool to parse unstructured address text and extract structured address components.
Process Batch LabelsTool to process a batch to create and purchase shipping labels for all shipments in the batch.
Remove From BatchTool to remove shipments or rate IDs from a batch.
Remove Tag from ShipmentTool to remove a tag from a shipment.
Start Tracking PackageTool to subscribe to tracking updates for a package via webhooks.
Stop Tracking PackageTool to unsubscribe from tracking updates for a package.
Track LTL ShipmentTool to track an LTL shipment using carrier code and PRO number.
Update Account Image By IDTool to update an account image by ID in ShipEngine.
Update LTL ConnectionTool to update LTL carrier connection credentials in ShipEngine.
Update Package TypeTool to update an existing custom package type definition.
Update ShipmentTool to update an existing shipment's details.
Update Shipments TagsTool to update tags on one or more shipments in bulk.
Update WarehouseTool to update an existing warehouse's details and address.
Update WebhookTool to update a ShipEngine webhook.
Validate AddressTool to validate and normalize shipping addresses.
Python
TypeScript

Install Composio

python
pip install composio claude-agent-sdk
Install the Composio SDK and Claude Agent SDK

Create Tool Router Session

python
from composio import Composio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions

composio = Composio(api_key='your-composio-api-key')
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
url = session.mcp.url
Initialize the Composio client and create a Tool Router session

Connect to AI Agent

python
import asyncio

options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode='bypassPermissions',
    mcp_servers={
        'tool_router': {
            'type': 'http',
            'url': url,
            'headers': {
                'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key'
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt='You are a helpful assistant with access to Shipengine tools.',
    max_turns=10
)

async def main():
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        await client.query('Generate a shipping label for a UPS ground shipment from New York to Los Angeles')
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, 'content'):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, 'text'):
                        print(block.text)

asyncio.run(main())
Use the MCP server with your AI agent

Why Use Composio?

AI Native Shipengine Integration

  • Supports both Shipengine MCP and direct API based integrations
  • Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable tool execution
  • Rich coverage for creating labels, tracking shipments, and validating addresses

Managed Auth

  • Built-in API key management for Shipengine
  • Central place to manage, scope, and revoke Shipengine access
  • Per user and per environment credentials instead of hard-coded keys

Agent Optimized Design

  • Tools are tuned using real error and success rates to improve reliability over time
  • Comprehensive execution logs so you always know what ran, when, and on whose behalf

Enterprise Grade Security

  • Fine-grained RBAC so you control which agents and users can access Shipengine
  • Scoped, least privilege access to Shipengine resources
  • Full audit trail of agent actions to support review and compliance

Use Shipengine with any AI Agent Framework

Choose a Framework you want to connect Shipengine with

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my own developer credentials to use Shipengine with Composio?

Yes, Shipengine requires you to configure your own API key credentials. Once set up, Composio handles secure credential storage and API request handling for you.

Can I use multiple toolkits together?

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. Learn more.

Is Composio secure?

Composio is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant with all data encrypted in transit and at rest. Learn more.

What if the API changes?

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

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