概要
What is ShipHero MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the ShipHero API. It provides complete endpoint coverage, automatic authentication handling with token refresh, rate limiting, and comprehensive error handling.
How to use ShipHero MCP Server?
Install via npm install shiphero-mcp-server, create a .env file with SHIPHERO_API_KEY and SHIPHERO_API_SECRET, then run with npx shiphero-mcp. You can also test with npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx shiphero-mcp.
Key features of ShipHero MCP Server
- Complete coverage of ShipHero API endpoints
- Authentication handling with automatic token refresh
- Rate limiting support
- Comprehensive error handling
- Built-in documentation resources
Use cases of ShipHero MCP Server
- Manage orders (create, update, cancel, list) programmatically
- Track and adjust product inventory levels
- Handle shipping operations (shipments, rates, returns)
- Manage warehouses, locations, and vendors
- Set up and manage webhook subscriptions
FAQ from ShipHero MCP Server
What authentication does ShipHero MCP Server use?
It uses ShipHero API credentials: an API key and API secret, configured via environment variables.
How do I configure ShipHero MCP Server?
Create a .env file with SHIPHERO_API_KEY and SHIPHERO_API_SECRET variables. No other configuration is needed.
Does ShipHero MCP Server support rate limiting?
Yes, the server includes rate limiting support as part of its feature set.
Can I access ShipHero API documentation through the server?
Yes, it provides a shiphero://docs/{section} resource that serves documentation for sections like orders, products, inventory, etc.
