PayPal MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for PayPal API integration with backdated commits
Overview
PayPal MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for seamless integration with PayPal's APIs, enabling efficient payment processing, invoicing, and subscription management.
To use the PayPal MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, configure your PayPal API credentials in a .env file, and start the server using npm commands.
- Payment Processing: Create and capture payments, orders, and payment tokens. - Subscription Management: Create and manage recurring subscriptions. - Business Operations: Create products, invoices, and process payouts. - User Management: Retrieve user information and create web profiles. - Secure Authentication: Automatic token management with refresh handling. - Input Validation: Comprehensive validation using Zod schemas. - Error Handling: Robust error handling and logging.
- Integrating PayPal payment processing into web applications.
- Managing subscriptions for SaaS products.
- Automating invoicing and payout processes for businesses.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect PayPal MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-paypal-mcp-backdated-arbuthnot-eth"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is the PayPal MCP Server free to use?
Yes! The PayPal MCP Server is open-source and free to use.
What programming language is used in this project?
The project is developed in TypeScript.
How can I contribute to the PayPal MCP Server?
You can contribute by submitting issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.