The ShipHero AI Toolkit connects AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT directly to your ShipHero data. Ask about inventory levels, order status, shipments, or purchase orders in plain language and get an answer without logging in or building a custom report.
The toolkit offers two ways to connect: the ShipHero MCP and the ShipHero Public API Skill. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that lets AI assistants query outside data sources, like ShipHero, in a secure, read-only way. The Public API Skill is a package you install in a coding agent that adds ShipHero-specific API guidance for advanced queries and integration work.
Both the ShipHero MCP and the ShipHero Public API Skill are read-only. They can retrieve ShipHero data, but they cannot create, update, or delete records in your account.
ShipHero AI Toolkit Key Features
| Option | Best For | Where It Works |
|---|---|---|
| ShipHero MCP | Simple ShipHero lookups and operational questions, like inventory levels, order holds, or recent shipments. | Any AI client that supports MCP, including Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, and Gemini CLI. |
| ShipHero Public API Skill | Complex ShipHero questions, custom GraphQL queries, and integration development. | Agent coding tools such as Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor. |
Get Started with the ShipHero AI Toolkit
Setup steps vary by AI client and account type. For full installation instructions for the ShipHero MCP and the Public API Skill, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex setup, see the ShipHero AI Toolkit developer guide.
Pro Tip
Keep your prompts specific. Ask for the exact SKU, order number, date range, or warehouse you need. Specific prompts use fewer API credits and return more accurate answers.
Building a custom integration instead of using the Public API Skill? See Overview: ShipHero API Developer Resources and How to Obtain API Access and Refresh Tokens for GraphQL API access and token setup.