ShipSaving

MCP server for ShipSaving — shipping rates, labels, orders, tracking

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipsaving": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shipsaving"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

ShipSaving MCP Server

中文文档

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that wraps the ShipSaving logistics REST API, enabling AI assistants like Claude to perform shipping operations through natural language.

Features

Shipment Management — Multi-carrier rate comparison, create shipments, pay & generate labels, void labels, track packages
Order Management — Sync store orders, search, bulk label printing, mark as shipped, cancel
Address Book — Query, create, and validate addresses
Package Templates — Save and reuse package dimensions
Carriers — List connected carrier accounts and available service levels
Store Integration — List connected e-commerce stores (Shopify, etc.)
Analytics — Total savings, shipping cost analysis
Billing — Wallet balance, transaction history

Quick Start

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
A ShipSaving App Key (get one at ShipSaving → Settings → API)

Install with Claude Code CLI (Recommended)

Terminal

claude mcp add shipsaving \
  -e SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY=sk_your_app_key \
  -- npx -y shipsaving-mcp

Install with Claude Desktop

Edit your config file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipsaving": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "shipsaving-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY": "sk_your_app_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

Verify Installation

Terminal

claude mcp list
# shipsaving should show status: Connected

Available Tools

Shipment Management

Tool	Description
`get_shipping_rates`	Compare rates across multiple carriers, marks cheapest & fastest
`create_draft_shipment`	Create a draft shipment (no payment yet)
`pay_shipment`	Pay for shipment and generate label
`void_label`	Void/refund an unused label
`search_shipments`	Search shipments by various criteria
`get_shipment_detail`	Get detailed shipment information
`track_shipment`	Track package by tracking number
`get_insurance_rates`	Query shipping insurance rates

Order Management

Tool	Description
`search_orders`	Search orders by status, store, date, keywords
`get_order_detail`	Get order details
`create_order`	Manually create an order
`buy_label_from_order`	Purchase a label for an existing order
`mark_order_shipped`	Mark order as shipped
`cancel_order`	Cancel an order
`sync_store_orders`	Trigger store order sync
`get_order_tags`	List all order tags

Address Book

Tool	Description
`list_addresses`	Query address book entries
`create_address`	Add a new address
`update_address`	Update an existing address
`validate_address`	Validate address deliverability

Package Templates

Tool	Description
`list_packages`	List saved package templates
`list_predefined_packages`	List carrier-provided package types
`create_package`	Create a reusable package template

Carriers & Stores

Tool	Description
`list_carriers`	List connected carrier accounts
`get_service_levels`	Query available service levels per carrier
`list_stores`	List connected e-commerce stores

Analytics & Billing

Tool	Description
`get_total_savings`	View total savings with ShipSaving
`get_shipping_analysis`	Analyze shipping data over time
`get_wallet_info`	Query wallet balance
`get_transaction_history`	Query transaction records

Usage Examples

Compare shipping rates:

Code

Compare rates from ZIP 90001 to 10001 for a 10x8x6 inch, 2 lb package

Ship a package:

Code

Ship from John Smith, 123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
to Jane Doe, 456 Park Ave, New York, NY 10001
Package: 10x8x6 inches, 2 lbs, choose cheapest option

Bulk label printing:

Code

Sync my Shopify orders, then print labels for all pending orders
using 6x6x6 inch boxes, 1 lb each, cheapest carrier, no insurance

Track a package:

Code

Track package 1Z999AA10123456784

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Default	Description
`SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY`	Yes	—	ShipSaving App Key (`sk_` prefix)
`SHIPSAVING_API_BASE_URL`	No	`https://app-gateway.shipsaving.com`	API base URL
`SHIPSAVING_TIMEOUT_MS`	No	`60000`	Request timeout in milliseconds
`SHIPSAVING_LOG_FILE`	No	—	Path to log file (logs go to stderr by default)

Development

bash

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build
npm run build

# Watch mode
npm run dev

# Debug with MCP Inspector
SHIPSAVING_API_BASE_URL=https://app-gateway.shipsaving.com \
SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY=sk_your_app_key \
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js

Troubleshooting

"command not found" — Install Node.js 18+: nodejs.org

"Failed to connect" — Try running the server manually to see error output:

bash

SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY=sk_your_app_key npx -y shipsaving-mcp

If it hangs (waiting for input), the server started successfully. If it errors immediately, you'll see the issue.

To clear the npx cache:

bash

rm -rf ~/.npm/_npx

License

MIT

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Frequently Asked Questions about ShipSaving

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "shipsaving": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "ShipSaving"] } }

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ShipSaving

MCP server for ShipSaving — shipping rates, labels, orders, tracking

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipsaving": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shipsaving"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

ShipSaving MCP Server

中文文档

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that wraps the ShipSaving logistics REST API, enabling AI assistants like Claude to perform shipping operations through natural language.

Features

Shipment Management — Multi-carrier rate comparison, create shipments, pay & generate labels, void labels, track packages
Order Management — Sync store orders, search, bulk label printing, mark as shipped, cancel
Address Book — Query, create, and validate addresses
Package Templates — Save and reuse package dimensions
Carriers — List connected carrier accounts and available service levels
Store Integration — List connected e-commerce stores (Shopify, etc.)
Analytics — Total savings, shipping cost analysis
Billing — Wallet balance, transaction history

Quick Start

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
A ShipSaving App Key (get one at ShipSaving → Settings → API)

Install with Claude Code CLI (Recommended)

Terminal

claude mcp add shipsaving \
  -e SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY=sk_your_app_key \
  -- npx -y shipsaving-mcp

Install with Claude Desktop

Edit your config file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipsaving": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "shipsaving-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY": "sk_your_app_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

Verify Installation

Terminal

claude mcp list
# shipsaving should show status: Connected

Available Tools

Shipment Management

Tool	Description
`get_shipping_rates`	Compare rates across multiple carriers, marks cheapest & fastest
`create_draft_shipment`	Create a draft shipment (no payment yet)
`pay_shipment`	Pay for shipment and generate label
`void_label`	Void/refund an unused label
`search_shipments`	Search shipments by various criteria
`get_shipment_detail`	Get detailed shipment information
`track_shipment`	Track package by tracking number
`get_insurance_rates`	Query shipping insurance rates

Order Management

Tool	Description
`search_orders`	Search orders by status, store, date, keywords
`get_order_detail`	Get order details
`create_order`	Manually create an order
`buy_label_from_order`	Purchase a label for an existing order
`mark_order_shipped`	Mark order as shipped
`cancel_order`	Cancel an order
`sync_store_orders`	Trigger store order sync
`get_order_tags`	List all order tags

Address Book

Tool	Description
`list_addresses`	Query address book entries
`create_address`	Add a new address
`update_address`	Update an existing address
`validate_address`	Validate address deliverability

Package Templates

Tool	Description
`list_packages`	List saved package templates
`list_predefined_packages`	List carrier-provided package types
`create_package`	Create a reusable package template

Carriers & Stores

Tool	Description
`list_carriers`	List connected carrier accounts
`get_service_levels`	Query available service levels per carrier
`list_stores`	List connected e-commerce stores

Analytics & Billing

Tool	Description
`get_total_savings`	View total savings with ShipSaving
`get_shipping_analysis`	Analyze shipping data over time
`get_wallet_info`	Query wallet balance
`get_transaction_history`	Query transaction records

Usage Examples

Compare shipping rates:

Code

Compare rates from ZIP 90001 to 10001 for a 10x8x6 inch, 2 lb package

Ship a package:

Code

Ship from John Smith, 123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
to Jane Doe, 456 Park Ave, New York, NY 10001
Package: 10x8x6 inches, 2 lbs, choose cheapest option

Bulk label printing:

Code

Sync my Shopify orders, then print labels for all pending orders
using 6x6x6 inch boxes, 1 lb each, cheapest carrier, no insurance

Track a package:

Code

Track package 1Z999AA10123456784

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Default	Description
`SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY`	Yes	—	ShipSaving App Key (`sk_` prefix)
`SHIPSAVING_API_BASE_URL`	No	`https://app-gateway.shipsaving.com`	API base URL
`SHIPSAVING_TIMEOUT_MS`	No	`60000`	Request timeout in milliseconds
`SHIPSAVING_LOG_FILE`	No	—	Path to log file (logs go to stderr by default)

Development

bash

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build
npm run build

# Watch mode
npm run dev

# Debug with MCP Inspector
SHIPSAVING_API_BASE_URL=https://app-gateway.shipsaving.com \
SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY=sk_your_app_key \
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js

Troubleshooting

"command not found" — Install Node.js 18+: nodejs.org

"Failed to connect" — Try running the server manually to see error output:

bash

SHIPSAVING_APP_KEY=sk_your_app_key npx -y shipsaving-mcp

If it hangs (waiting for input), the server started successfully. If it errors immediately, you'll see the issue.

To clear the npx cache:

bash

rm -rf ~/.npm/_npx

License

MIT

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

Related MCP Servers

View all in Developer Tools View all alternatives

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share how this listing worked for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about ShipSaving

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "shipsaving": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "ShipSaving"] } }

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Technical Specs & Signals

CategoryDeveloper Tools

27Quality signal: Emerging · 27/100How this signal is calculated ▾

Server availabilityNot measured

Not scored for repo-hosted servers — we can't reach the running server, only its GitHub page. Hosted MCP endpoints are health-checked live.

Verified ownership8/20

Documentation & tools11/30

Adoption & activity1/15

Community engagement0/10

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