# T-cat (Taiwan Pelican Express) Tracking API & MCP

URL: https://docs.lastscanned.com/carriers/tcat

Query live **T-cat (Taiwan Pelican Express)** (`tcat`) package status and scan history in a single synchronous `GET` request or MCP tool call. T-cat, the black cat parcel service of Taiwan Pelican Express (統一速達), is tracked through its public detail page.

## Overview & Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| **Carrier slug (`?carrier=`)** | `tcat` |
| **Single-package REST endpoint** | `GET https://api.lastscanned.com/v1/track/{trackingNumber}?carrier=tcat` |
| **Batch REST endpoint** | `GET https://api.lastscanned.com/v1/track?numbers=N1,N2&carrier=tcat` |
| **MCP server (`https://mcp.lastscanned.com`)** | `track_package`, `track_packages`, `list_carriers` |
| **Authentication** | `Authorization: Bearer lsk_live_...` · 1 free keyless lookup/day per IP |

## Tracking Number Formats & Auto-Detection

| Pass | Rule | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| **Pass 1 (`matches`)** | *None* | n/a |
| **Pass 2 (`mayMatch`)** | *None* | n/a |
| **Explicit (`?carrier=tcat`)** | 12-digit tracking number | `123456789014` |

This shape is shared with other carriers, so always pass `?carrier=tcat`. Scan times are Taiwan local time (`Asia/Taipei`). T-cat keeps three months of history.

## Request & Normalized JSON Response

```bash
curl -s "https://api.lastscanned.com/v1/track/123456789014?carrier=tcat" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LASTSCANNED_API_KEY"
```

```json
{
  "carrier": "tcat",
  "trackingNumber": "123456789014",
  "status": "in_transit",
  "statusDescription": "In transit",
  "service": null,
  "deliveredAt": null,
  "signedBy": null,
  "destination": null,
  "events": [
    {
      "timestamp": null,
      "localTime": "2026-10-25T14:22:00",
      "status": "in_transit",
      "description": "In transit",
      "location": "Hub",
      "code": null
    }
  ]
}
```

## Related Resources

- **Carrier hub**: [All supported carriers](/carriers)
- **Regex & check digits**: [Tracking number formats & auto-detection](/formats)