ChargeDesk MCP. Manage all payments and customer billing from chat.
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ChargeDesk. Manage your entire billing system from any AI agent. Track charges, process refunds, and audit customer accounts across all connected gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, etc.) without opening multiple dashboards.
You get unified oversight of transactions and customer history, all through conversation.
What your AI agents can do
Get charge details
Retrieves full details for a single, specific charge using its ID.
Get customer details
Retrieves full profile and billing information for a specific customer.
List chargedesk charges
Lists recent transaction charges from every connected payment gateway.
You get detailed information for one charge ID, pulling data from any connected gateway.
You access and review detailed profiles and billing histories for any specific customer.
You pull a list of recent charges, aggregating data from every payment gateway.
You initiate a full or partial refund against a specific charge ID.
You list all customers in your account and check their billing status.
You list and retrieve details for all active and inactive customer subscriptions.
You list all connected payment gateways and check their status, or review configured webhooks.
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ChargeDesk MCP Server: 8 Tools for Billing & Transactions
These tools allow you to query, list, and modify financial data—from individual charges to entire customer account histories—across all connected payment platforms.
019d756cget charge details
Retrieves full details for a single, specific charge using its ID.
019d756cget customer details
Retrieves full profile and billing information for a specific customer.
019d756clist chargedesk charges
Lists recent transaction charges from every connected payment gateway.
019d756clist chargedesk customers
Lists all customer accounts registered in the system.
019d756clist chargedesk subscriptions
Lists all current and past customer subscriptions.
019d756clist chargedesk webhooks
Lists all webhooks that are configured for the account.
019d756clist connected gateways
Lists every payment gateway connected to the account and their status.
019d756crefund chargedesk payment
Processes a refund for a specific charge ID.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
You're gonna manage your whole billing system right from your AI agent. This server hooks up your ChargeDesk account, letting you track charges, process refunds, and audit customer accounts across Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and all the rest, without opening a million dashboards. You get a single view of transactions and customer history, all through talking to your agent.
Retrieving Specific Charge Data: You can get the full details for one specific charge using its ID, pulling that data from any connected gateway.
Customer Records: You can get the full profile and billing info for any customer using get_customer_details, or you can just see a list of all customer accounts registered in the system with list_chargedesk_customers.
Listing and Summarizing Charges: You can pull a list of recent charges from every payment gateway using list_chargedesk_charges.
Processing Refunds: You can process a full or partial refund against a specific charge ID with refund_chargedesk_payment.
Auditing Customer Accounts: You can list all customers in your account using list_chargedesk_customers.
Tracking Recurring Billing: You can list all current and past customer subscriptions using list_chargedesk_subscriptions.
Managing System Connections: You can list every payment gateway connected to the account and check their status with list_connected_gateways, or you can review all configured webhooks with list_chargedesk_webhooks.
How ChargeDesk MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to this server and provide your ChargeDesk Secret Key (found in Account Settings -> API).
- 2 Your AI client uses the key to connect and authenticate with ChargeDesk.
- 3 You issue a command (e.g., 'List all charges') and the agent executes the required tool call.
The bottom line is: You manage billing operations across multiple payment platforms from a single, unified chat interface.
Who Is ChargeDesk MCP For?
Anyone who handles money or customer accounts needs this. It's for the support agent who can't afford to open 4 different browser tabs to find a charge ID, or the finance manager who needs a quick, auditable view of total refunds across gateways. It’s about centralizing the money view.
Looks up payment history for a customer and processes refunds using natural language.
Monitors revenue and transaction health without switching between Stripe, PayPal, and internal dashboards.
Verifies subscription statuses and customer billing details straight from their chat interface.
What Changes When You Connect
- You pull up a customer's full billing history and process a refund using the
refund_chargedesk_paymenttool. You never have to jump between payment provider websites to resolve a billing issue. - You get a unified view of all transactions by calling
list_chargedesk_charges. This aggregates data from every gateway, letting you quickly audit total spend without opening multiple dashboards. - The
list_connected_gatewaystool checks the operational status of every payment gateway. You know right away if a system is down before a customer calls about a payment failure. - You can audit subscriptions and customer data using
list_chargedesk_subscriptionsandlist_chargedesk_customers. This confirms if a customer is on the right plan and if their billing cycle is active. - The server lets you manage system connections by listing webhooks via
list_chargedesk_webhooks. You can verify that the correct alerts are set up without logging into the API settings. - Need to troubleshoot a single transaction? Use
get_charge_detailsto pull every piece of data on one charge, regardless of which gateway processed it.
Real-World Use Cases
The agent needs to process a refund.
A customer calls about an overcharged invoice. The agent asks the AI agent to 'Refund $15 for charge ID X'. The agent runs refund_chargedesk_payment, confirming the refund went through and updating the customer record, solving the call in one chat session.
The finance team needs a revenue audit.
A manager asks the AI agent, 'Show total charges for Q2 across all gateways.' The agent runs list_chargedesk_charges, pulling data from Stripe, PayPal, and Braintree into a single, readable report, eliminating manual spreadsheet compilation.
The billing admin checks a subscription.
A user reports they were charged twice. The admin asks the AI agent to 'Check the billing history for user ID Y.' The agent uses get_customer_details and list_chargedesk_subscriptions to pinpoint the source of the error immediately.
The business owner checks system health.
The owner asks the AI agent, 'Are all our payment gateways online?' The agent runs list_connected_gateways, giving a real-time status report on Stripe, PayPal, and Braintree, proving system reliability before launch.
The Tradeoffs
Checking status manually
Opening the Stripe dashboard, then logging into the PayPal portal, then checking the Braintree site to verify connectivity. This takes 15 minutes and relies on multiple logins.
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Use list_connected_gateways. This tool checks all active gateways and reports their operational status from a single command, saving time and logins.
Finding a charge ID
Sifting through months of email receipts and internal spreadsheets to locate the exact charge ID needed for a refund.
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Ask the agent to list_chargedesk_charges and then use get_charge_details on the specific ID. This pulls the transaction data directly and accurately.
Managing refunds in silos
Processing a refund on Stripe, logging into the gateway's system, and then manually updating the customer record in a separate CRM.
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Use refund_chargedesk_payment. This tool initiates the refund and updates the status across all connected systems, keeping your records current in one place.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your primary pain point is managing transactions and customer billing across multiple payment providers. You need a single source of truth for charges, refunds, and customer history. You should use it if you need to confirm gateway status via list_connected_gateways or run a total transaction audit via list_chargedesk_charges.
Don't use this if you are simply managing user credentials or content—those belong in a dedicated CRM or user management tool. If your only need is to process a payment before it's recorded, you might need a different payment initiation tool. This is for the post-transaction lifecycle.
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Available Capabilities
Tracking payments used to be a mess of dashboards and spreadsheets.
Today, tracking a customer's billing cycle means jumping between Stripe's dashboard for credit card data, logging into PayPal for historical payments, and checking Braintree's site for subscription status. If you need to see a full picture of a single charge, you're copying IDs, pasting them into a spreadsheet, and hoping nothing breaks.
With the ChargeDesk MCP Server, you just ask your agent to 'Show me the billing history for customer X.' The agent runs the necessary tools, pulls data from every gateway, and gives you a single, comprehensive answer right in the chat. You stop managing dashboards and start managing revenue.
ChargeDesk MCP Server: Get refunds and audit charges from chat.
You no longer have to manually initiate a refund on Stripe, then log into the gateway's system, and then update the status in your internal CRM. You just tell the agent to refund the charge ID, and it executes the action and updates the record.
The difference is simple: Instead of a multi-step manual process with high risk of human error, you execute complex financial actions with one command. It’s immediate, auditable, and accurate.
Common Questions About ChargeDesk MCP
How do I list all charges in ChargeDesk with the list_chargedesk_charges tool? +
You call the list_chargedesk_charges tool with no parameters. This command retrieves a summary of recent charges, pulling data from every connected gateway into one list.
Can I process a refund using the refund_chargedesk_payment tool? +
Yes, you pass the specific charge ID and the refund amount to refund_chargedesk_payment. The tool handles the payment gateway interaction and updates the status.
What is the best way to check a customer's billing status using get_customer_details? +
Use get_customer_details first. This gives you the primary profile information. If you need the billing history, follow up by calling list_chargedesk_subscriptions.
How do I check which gateways are connected using list_connected_gateways? +
Just run list_connected_gateways. This tool reports the names and current operational status of all integrated payment platforms.
How do I list all active and inactive subscriptions using list_chargedesk_subscriptions? +
The list_chargedesk_subscriptions tool retrieves every subscription record. You get a full view of whether a customer is active, inactive, or on a trial, which is crucial for revenue forecasting.
What is the difference between list_chargedesk_charges and get_charge_details? +
list_chargedesk_charges gives you a bulk list of recent charges across all gateways. Use get_charge_details when you need the deep, granular data for one specific charge ID.
How can I check the operational status of my webhooks using list_chargedesk_webhooks? +
list_chargedesk_webhooks shows all configured webhook endpoints and their current status. This confirms that your payment system is correctly sending notifications to your services.
What kind of data can I get about a customer using get_customer_details? +
get_customer_details provides comprehensive customer profiles, including their billing history, contact information, and associated payment methods. This lets you resolve support tickets quickly.
Can I process a refund through the agent? +
Yes! Use the refund_chargedesk_payment tool with the charge ID. You can also specify an optional amount for a partial refund. The agent will trigger the refund on the original gateway.
How do I see all payments from a specific customer? +
Use the get_customer_details tool with the unique customer ID. Your agent will fetch the profile, which includes a list of all successful and failed charges.
Where do I find my ChargeDesk Secret Key? +
Log in to your ChargeDesk account and go to Account Settings -> API. You can view and copy your Secret Key from there.
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