Hansatic
FreeNot checkedEnables AI agents to pack trucks and shipping containers by generating validated 3D load plans with metrics like LDM, linear feet, and pallet positions through
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Enables AI agents to pack trucks and shipping containers by generating validated 3D load plans with metrics like LDM, linear feet, and pallet positions through the Hansatic packing API.
README
Give your AI agent the ability to pack trucks and shipping containers. This MCP server wraps the Hansatic packing API: submit a cargo manifest, get back a physically valid layout — placements with rotation, stacking, fragility, weight and axle constraints respected — plus the freight billing metrics that matter: LDM (loading meters), linear feet, and EUR pallet positions.
"Pack 14 machine crates and 8 EUR pallets into a 13.6m curtainsider" → a validated 3D load plan with 5.25 LDM, in one tool call.
Setup
Get an API key (free): hansatic.com → sign in → click your name → API → Generate key. Every account includes 25 free sandbox packs/month — no subscription needed to try it.
Add the server to your MCP client:
Claude Code
claude mcp add hansatic -e HANSATIC_API_KEY=hk_live_... -- npx -y hansatic-mcp
Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"hansatic": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "hansatic-mcp"],
"env": { "HANSATIC_API_KEY": "hk_live_..." }
}
}
}
Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json) — same shape as Claude Desktop.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
pack_cargo |
Optimize a cargo manifest into a vehicle. Async under the hood; returns the finished layout + metrics in one call (typically 5–30s). Production accounts get a plan_url — the layout opens in Hansatic's 3D editor. |
list_vehicles |
All built-in trucks, trailers and containers with interior dimensions and payload — the valid vehicle codes. |
check_job |
Poll a job by id (only for very large manifests that outlive the tool timeout). |
Notes
- Units: metric (mm/kg) by default; pass
units: "imperial"for in/lb — results come back in the same units. - Sandbox vs production: non-enterprise keys sandbox automatically (full
result, nothing persisted). Enterprise keys create a real plan in the
workspace, editable at the returned
plan_url. - The engine is validated continuously against real dispatcher layouts — see how the algorithm is measured.
- REST API, OpenAPI spec and full docs: hansatic.com/en/docs
MIT licensed. The optimization engine runs server-side at hansatic.com.
Install Hansatic in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install hansatic-mcpInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add hansatic-mcp -- npx -y hansatic-mcpFAQ
Is Hansatic MCP free?
Yes, Hansatic MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Hansatic need an API key?
No, Hansatic runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Hansatic hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Hansatic in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Hansatic on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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