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Shippo integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Shippo connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Shippo from Claude

Add the Shippo connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Shippo from Codex

Add the Shippo connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Shippo from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Commerce & Payments

What the Shippo connector can do

Shipping API for e-commerce merchants to create labels, track packages, and manage shipping operations.

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Shippo once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Create Shippo Address

    Tool to create a new address in Shippo. Use when you need to store sender or recipient addresses for shipping labels and transactions. Addresses can be validated against carrier databases before creation by setting validate=true.

  • Create Batch

    Tool to create a batch of shipments for bulk label purchasing. Use when you need to process multiple shipments at once with the same carrier and service level. Requires a valid carrier account ID from your Shippo account.

  • Create Carrier Account

    Tool to create a new carrier account in Shippo. Use when you need to register carrier credentials for shipping operations. This action requires detailed billing and contact information, and for UPS accounts specifically, the user must agree to UPS terms and conditions.

  • Create Customs Item

    Create a new customs item for international shipments. Customs items are required for customs declarations when shipping internationally. Use this action to define the contents, value, and origin of items being shipped across international borders.

  • Create Live Rate

    Tool to generate live shipping rates from multiple carriers for a given shipment. Use when you need real-time pricing for shipping from origin to destination with specific items. Returns available rates with costs and delivery estimates.

Connection

API and auth details

Shippo provides shipping APIs for rates, labels, tracking, address validation, carrier accounts, manifests, parcels, customs, orders, refunds, and webhooks. Integrations can build multi-carrier ecommerce shipping flows with API tokens or OAuth.

FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Shippo

Can Claude use Shippo?

Yes. Add a Shippo connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Shippo through Type?

Yes. Add a Shippo connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Shippo MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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