# How to integrate Shipengine MCP with Claude Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Shipengine MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Shipengine",
  "toolkit_slug": "shipengine",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:25:50.365Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your Shipengine directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns.
You can do this in two different ways:
- Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach
- Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control

## Also integrate Shipengine with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

- Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles.
- Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
- Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
- Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

## Connect Shipengine to Claude Code

### Connecting Shipengine to Claude Code using Composio
1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working.
Key features include:
- Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts
- MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities
- Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files
- Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding
- Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows

## What is the Shipengine MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Shipengine MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Shipengine account. It provides structured and secure access to your shipping operations, so your agent can perform actions like generating shipping labels, tracking packages, validating addresses, and managing carrier integrations on your behalf.
- Automated label creation and management: Instantly generate, purchase, and void shipping labels across multiple carriers, letting your agent streamline fulfillment without manual entry.
- Real-time package tracking: Ask your agent to track shipments by carrier or tracking number to get up-to-date delivery statuses and shipment histories.
- Address validation and correction: Have your agent validate and standardize shipment addresses to prevent delivery errors and reduce returns.
- Carrier rate comparison: Enable your agent to fetch and compare real-time shipping rates from all connected carriers, helping you save on delivery costs.
- Shipping manifest and batch processing: Let your agent generate manifests or process batches of shipments in a single command, making high-volume shipping fast and efficient.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `SHIPENGINE_ADD_TAG_TO_SHIPMENT` | Add Tag to Shipment | Tool to add a tag to a shipment for organization and filtering. Use when you need to categorize or label a shipment. |
| `SHIPENGINE_ADD_TO_BATCH` | Add to Batch | Tool to add shipments or rate IDs to an existing batch. Use when you need to add items to a batch after the batch has been created. At least one of shipment_ids or rate_ids must be provided. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CANCEL_SHIPMENT` | Cancel Shipment | Tool to cancel a shipment by ID. Use when you need to cancel a shipment that has been created but not yet shipped. Note that once a shipment is in transit, it may not be cancellable depending on carrier policies. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CONNECT_LTL_CARRIER` | Connect LTL Carrier | Tool to connect an LTL carrier account to ShipEngine. Use when you need to add an LTL carrier connection for freight shipping. For sandbox testing, use carrier codes TEST, WARN, or FAIL with empty credentials {}. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CONNECT_SHIPSURANCE` | Connect Shipsurance Account | Tool to connect a Shipsurance insurance account to ShipEngine. Use when you need to integrate a Shipsurance policy for insurance coverage on shipments. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CREATE_ACCOUNT_IMAGE` | Create Account Image | Tool to create a new account image in ShipEngine. Use when uploading a logo or image for use on shipping labels. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CREATE_PACKAGE_TYPE` | Create Package Type | Tool to create a custom package type definition in ShipEngine. Use when defining new package types with specific codes and optional dimensions. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CREATE_TAG` | Create Tag | Tool to create a new tag in ShipEngine. Use after determining the desired tag name for shipments. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CREATE_TAG2` | Create Tag 2 | Tool to create a new tag for organizing shipments. Use when you need to create a tag by specifying the tag name in the URL path. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CREATE_WAREHOUSE` | Create Warehouse | Tool to create a new warehouse. Use when adding a new inventory location after verifying its full address details. |
| `SHIPENGINE_CREATE_WEBHOOK` | Create Webhook | Tool to create a ShipEngine webhook. Use when you need to register a webhook for specific events. Use after confirming your event-handling endpoint is ready. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DELETE_ACCOUNT_IMAGE_BY_ID` | Delete Account Image by ID | Tool to delete a ShipEngine account image by its ID. Use when you need to remove an image from account settings. The image will be permanently removed from the account. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DELETE_BATCH` | Delete Batch | Tool to delete a batch by ID. Use when you need to remove a batch from ShipEngine. Note that this operation is destructive and cannot be undone. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DELETE_PACKAGE` | Delete Package | Tool to delete a custom package type by ID. Use when removing package types that are no longer needed. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DELETE_WAREHOUSE` | Delete Warehouse | Tool to delete a warehouse from your ShipEngine account. Use when you need to remove a warehouse that is no longer needed. The warehouse will be permanently removed from your account. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DELETE_WEBHOOK` | Delete Webhook | Tool to delete a ShipEngine webhook subscription. Use when you need to remove a webhook that is no longer needed. The webhook will be permanently removed and will no longer receive event notifications. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DISCONNECT_CARRIER` | Disconnect Carrier | Tool to disconnect a carrier account from ShipEngine. Use when you need to remove a carrier connection from your ShipEngine account. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DISCONNECT_SHIPSURANCE` | Disconnect Shipsurance | Tool to disconnect a Shipsurance insurance account from ShipEngine. Use when you need to remove the Shipsurance integration. |
| `SHIPENGINE_DOWNLOAD_FILE` | Download File | Tool to download a file from ShipEngine. Use when you need to retrieve a label PDF or other document from the ShipEngine downloads endpoint. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_ACCOUNT_IMAGE_BY_ID` | Get Account Image by ID | Tool to retrieve account image settings by label image ID. Use when you need to fetch image data for labels or display account branding information. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_BATCH_BY_EXTERNAL_ID` | Get Batch by External ID | Tool to retrieve batch details using an external batch ID. Use when you need to look up a batch by its client-assigned external identifier rather than ShipEngine's internal batch ID. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_BATCH_BY_ID` | Get Batch by ID | Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific batch by its ID. Use when you need to check batch status, download labels, or view errors. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_BATCH_ERRORS` | Get Batch Errors | Tool to retrieve errors that occurred during batch processing. Use when you need to investigate or troubleshoot issues with a specific batch. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_BULK_RATES` | Get Bulk Rates | Tool to get shipping rates for multiple shipments in a single request. Use when you need to compare rates across multiple carriers or shipments efficiently. The request is processed asynchronously - use the returned rate_request_id to retrieve the actual rates once processing is complete. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_INSURANCE_BALANCE` | Get Insurance Balance | Tool to retrieve the current Shipsurance insurance funds balance. Use when you need to check available insurance balance before purchasing shipment insurance. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_LTL_CARRIER_CREDENTIAL_REQUIREMENTS` | Get LTL Carrier Credential Requirements | Tool to retrieve credential requirements for connecting an LTL carrier. Use when you need to discover what credentials (e.g., account number, username, password) are required before connecting a specific LTL carrier. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_LTL_CARRIER_FEATURES` | Get LTL Carrier Features | Tool to retrieve features supported by an LTL carrier. Use when you need to discover what capabilities (e.g., tracking, quotes, scheduled pickups) are available for a specific LTL carrier before creating shipments. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_LTL_CARRIER_OPTIONS` | Get LTL Carrier Options | Tool to list available options/accessorials for an LTL carrier. Use when you need to discover what accessorial services (e.g., hazardous material, inside pickup, lift gate) are available for a specific LTL carrier connection. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_LTL_CARRIER_PACKAGES` | Get LTL Carrier Packages | Tool to list available package/handling unit types for an LTL (Less Than Truckload) carrier. Use when you need to find valid package codes for LTL freight shipments. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_LTL_CARRIER_SERVICES` | Get LTL Carrier Services | Tool to list available services for an LTL carrier. Use when you need to discover what shipping services (e.g., standard, guaranteed morning/noon) are available for a specific LTL carrier connection. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_PACKAGE_BY_ID` | Get Package by ID | Tool to get details of a specific custom package type by ID. Use when you need to retrieve package specifications. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_SHIPMENT_BY_EXTERNAL_ID` | Get Shipment by External ID | Tool to retrieve shipment details using an external shipment ID. Use when you need to look up a shipment by its client-assigned external identifier rather than ShipEngine's internal shipment ID. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_SHIPMENT_BY_ID` | Get Shipment by ID | Tool to retrieve a shipment by ID. Use when you need detailed shipment information after creation. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_SHIPMENT_RATES` | Get Shipment Rates | Tool to retrieve shipping rates for an existing shipment. Use when you need to get rate quotes for a shipment that has already been created. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_TRACKING_INFO` | Get Tracking Information | Tool to retrieve tracking information for a shipment. Use when you need to track the status and location of a package using its tracking number and carrier code. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_WAREHOUSE_BY_ID` | Get Warehouse by ID | Tool to retrieve details of a specific warehouse by ID. Use when you need warehouse information including addresses and default status. |
| `SHIPENGINE_GET_WEBHOOK_BY_ID` | Get Webhook by ID | Tool to retrieve details of a specific webhook by ID. Use when you need to view the configuration of an existing webhook. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_ACCOUNT_IMAGES` | List Account Images | Tool to list all account images. Use when you need to retrieve all images configured for the ShipEngine account, such as logos or branding images used on shipping labels. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_ACCOUNT_SETTINGS` | List Account Settings | Tool to list all account settings for the ShipEngine account. Use when you need to retrieve account configuration, preferences, or settings information. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_BATCHES2` | List Batches (v2) | Tool to list all batches with comprehensive filtering options. Use when you need to retrieve batches with filters for status, creation/processing dates, batch number, or pagination. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_CARRIER_PACKAGE_TYPES` | List Carrier Package Types | Tool to list all available package types for a specific carrier. Use when you need to find valid package_code values before creating shipments. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_LABELS2` | List Labels (Extended) | Tool to list all shipping labels with comprehensive filtering options. Use when you need to retrieve labels with filters like status, carrier, tracking number, batch, or date ranges. Supports sorting and pagination. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_LTL_CARRIERS` | List LTL Carriers | Tool to list all LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) carrier accounts connected to your ShipEngine account. Use when you need to discover available LTL carriers, their services, container types, and accessorial services before creating LTL shipments. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_MANIFESTS2` | List Manifests (Advanced) | Tool to list all manifests with optional filtering by warehouse and carrier. Use when you need to retrieve manifests with advanced filtering options. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_PACKAGES` | List Packages | Tool to list all package types. Use when selecting package options before shipment creation. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_PICKUPS` | List Scheduled Pickups | Tool to list all scheduled pickups with optional filters. Use when you need to retrieve scheduled pickups with pagination support. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_SHIPMENTS2` | List Shipments (v2) | Tool to list all shipments with optional filtering parameters. Use when you need to retrieve shipments with filters like status, batch, tags, or date ranges. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_TAGS2` | List Tags (v2) | Tool to list all tags in your account. Use when you need to retrieve all available tags for display or selection purposes. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_WAREHOUSES` | List Warehouses | Tool to list all warehouses. Use when you need to retrieve warehouse locations with pagination. Call after creating or updating warehouses. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_WEBHOOK_EVENTS` | List Webhook Events | Retrieve a list of available webhook event types supported by ShipEngine. Returns static documentation of all supported webhook events that can be used when creating webhooks. Always call this before SHIPENGINE_CREATE_WEBHOOK to obtain valid event type names — unsupported or mistyped event names result in no callbacks being received. Note: This is based on ShipEngine's documented event types as there is no API endpoint for listing events. |
| `SHIPENGINE_LIST_WEBHOOKS` | List Webhooks | Tool to list all webhooks configured on your account. Use when you need to view all registered webhooks. |
| `SHIPENGINE_PARSE_ADDRESS` | Parse Address | Tool to parse unstructured address text and extract structured address components. Use when you have raw address text and need to extract individual fields like street, city, state, and postal code. |
| `SHIPENGINE_PROCESS_BATCH_LABELS` | Process Batch Labels | Tool to process a batch to create and purchase shipping labels for all shipments in the batch. Use after creating a batch with shipments. The API returns HTTP 204 on success. |
| `SHIPENGINE_REMOVE_FROM_BATCH` | Remove From Batch | Tool to remove shipments or rate IDs from a batch. Use when you need to modify batch contents by removing specific shipments or rates. At least one of shipment_ids or rate_ids must be provided. |
| `SHIPENGINE_REMOVE_TAG_FROM_SHIPMENT` | Remove Tag from Shipment | Tool to remove a tag from a shipment. Use when you need to un-categorize or remove a specific tag from an existing shipment. |
| `SHIPENGINE_START_TRACKING` | Start Tracking Package | Tool to subscribe to tracking updates for a package via webhooks. Use when you need to start monitoring a shipment's status. The package tracking information will be sent to configured webhooks when updates occur. |
| `SHIPENGINE_STOP_TRACKING` | Stop Tracking Package | Tool to unsubscribe from tracking updates for a package. Use when you no longer need to receive tracking notifications for a specific shipment. Once stopped, you will not receive further tracking updates for this package. |
| `SHIPENGINE_TRACK_LTL_SHIPMENT` | Track LTL Shipment | Tool to track an LTL shipment using carrier code and PRO number. Use when you need to retrieve real-time tracking information for an LTL shipment, including current status, delivery dates, and event history. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_ACCOUNT_IMAGE_BY_ID` | Update Account Image By ID | Tool to update an account image by ID in ShipEngine. Use when modifying image properties like name or default status. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_LTL_CONNECTION` | Update LTL Connection | Tool to update LTL carrier connection credentials in ShipEngine. Use when you need to modify authentication credentials for an existing LTL carrier connection without disconnecting and reconnecting. You must provide all credential properties for the carrier, not just the property you wish to update. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_PACKAGE` | Update Package Type | Tool to update an existing custom package type definition. Use when modifying package details such as name, code, description, or dimensions. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_SHIPMENT` | Update Shipment | Tool to update an existing shipment's details. Use when you need to modify shipment information such as addresses, packages, weight, or carrier options before creating a label. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_SHIPMENTS_TAGS` | Update Shipments Tags | Tool to update tags on one or more shipments in bulk. Use when you need to assign existing tags to shipments. Tags must be created before assignment using the Create Tag action. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_WAREHOUSE` | Update Warehouse | Tool to update an existing warehouse's details and address. Use when modifying warehouse information such as name, origin address, return address, or default status. |
| `SHIPENGINE_UPDATE_WEBHOOK` | Update Webhook | Tool to update a ShipEngine webhook. Use when you need to modify webhook URL, name, headers, or store association. Returns success on 204 status code. |
| `SHIPENGINE_VALIDATE_ADDRESS` | Validate Address | Tool to validate and normalize shipping addresses. Use after collecting raw addresses to ensure they are correct and standardized before shipping. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Shipengine MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Shipengine account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Shipengine operations on your behalf.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
- Composio API Key
- A Shipengine account
- Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript

### 1. Install Claude Code

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:
```bash
# macOS, Linux, WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

# Windows CMD
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
```

### 2. Set up Claude Code

Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code:
- Claude Code will open in your terminal
- Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account
- Complete the authentication flow
- Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code
```bash
cd your-project-folder
claude
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code))
- USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
```

### 4. Install Composio library

No description provided.
```python
pip install composio-core python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core dotenv
```

### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["shipengine"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http shipengine-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['shipengine'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http shipengine-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
python generate_mcp_url.py
```

```typescript
node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts
```

### 7. Add Shipengine MCP to Claude Code

In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is:
- claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code
- --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server
- The server name (shipengine-composio) is how you'll reference it
- The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session
- --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication
After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect.
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http shipengine-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude
```

### 8. Verify the installation

Check that your Shipengine MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your shipengine-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access Shipengine tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your shipengine-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate Shipengine

The first time you try to use Shipengine tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Shipengine
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Shipengine authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Shipengine through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Shipengine operations in natural language. For example:
- "Generate shipping label for new order"
- "Track status of outgoing packages"
- "Validate customer address before shipping"

## Complete Code

```python
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["shipengine"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http shipengine-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['shipengine'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http shipengine-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Shipengine with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Shipengine directly from your terminal using natural language commands.
Key features of this setup:
- Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
- Natural language commands for Shipengine operations
- Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP
- Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution
Next steps:
- Try asking Claude Code to perform various Shipengine operations
- Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows
- Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity
You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities.

## How to build Shipengine MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shipengine/framework/crew-ai)

## Related Toolkits

- [Addresszen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/addresszen) - Addresszen is a real-time address autocomplete and verification service. It helps capture accurate, deliverable addresses with instant suggestions and validation.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Shipengine MCP?

With a standalone Shipengine MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Shipengine tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Shipengine and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code?

Yes, you can. Claude Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Shipengine tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Shipengine while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Shipengine scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Shipengine data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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