Un-Official PayPal MCP Server

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About Un-Official PayPal MCP Server

This is the Un-Official PayPal MCP Server Example hosted for private Testing purpose.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paypal_mcp_server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "pull",
        "ghcr.io/yourusername/paypal-mcp-server:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Un-Official PayPal MCP Server?

A Python implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables LLMs to interact with PayPal APIs through function calling. It supports major PayPal endpoints including invoices, orders, products, subscriptions, shipments, disputes, and transactions.

How to use Un-Official PayPal MCP Server?

Install via pip (pip install paypal-mcp-server), from source, or with Docker. Run the paypal-mcp command with --tools (e.g., --tools=all) and provide your PayPal access token and environment (SANDBOX or PRODUCTION) via environment variables or command-line arguments. Integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to ~/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

Key features of Un-Official PayPal MCP Server?

Full MCP implementation for PayPal API integrations
Supports invoices, orders, products, subscription plans, subscriptions, shipments, disputes, and transactions
CLI with optional tool filtering (--tools=...)
Docker image available for containerized deployment
Configurable via environment variables or command-line arguments
Compatible with PayPal’s Agent Toolkit

Use cases of Un-Official PayPal MCP Server?

Automate invoice creation, sending, and tracking for billing workflows
Manage order lifecycle (create, get, capture) via LLM-driven assistants
Track shipments and handle dispute resolution through chat interfaces
List and filter transaction history for financial reporting
Create and manage subscription plans and subscriptions

FAQ from Un-Official PayPal MCP Server

How do I obtain a PayPal access token?

Use a POST request to PayPal’s OAuth2 token endpoint with your client ID and client secret. Example: curl -v https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v1/oauth2/token -H "Accept: application/json" -u "CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET" -d "grant_type=client_credentials".

Can I enable only specific tools?

Yes. Use the --tools flag with a comma-separated list, e.g., paypal-mcp --tools=invoices.create,invoices.list,orders.create --access-token=your_token.

What environments are supported?

You can set PAYPAL_ENVIRONMENT to "SANDBOX" (default) or "PRODUCTION".

How do I integrate with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration under mcpServers in your claude_desktop_config.json, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables for the access token and environment.

What are the runtime dependencies?

The server is a Python package installed via pip. It requires a PayPal access token and network access to PayPal’s API endpoints.

Frequently asked questions

How do I obtain a PayPal access token?

Use a POST request to PayPal’s OAuth2 token endpoint with your client ID and client secret. Example: `curl -v https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v1/oauth2/token -H "Accept: application/json" -u "CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET" -d "grant_type=client_credentials"`.

Can I enable only specific tools?

Yes. Use the `--tools` flag with a comma-separated list, e.g., `paypal-mcp --tools=invoices.create,invoices.list,orders.create --access-token=your_token`.

What environments are supported?

You can set `PAYPAL_ENVIRONMENT` to `"SANDBOX"` (default) or `"PRODUCTION"`.

How do I integrate with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration under `mcpServers` in your `claude_desktop_config.json`, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables for the access token and environment.

What are the runtime dependencies?

The server is a Python package installed via pip. It requires a PayPal access token and network access to PayPal’s API endpoints.

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