How to Use the PayPal MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code runs your PayPal payment logic from the terminal, ideal for CI/CD and automation scripts.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect PayPal to Claude Code — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.

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Headless PayPal control for Claude Code

Run payment tasks directly from your shell by piping commands to the MCP server. Use `create_order` to start a transaction and `authorize_order` to secure funds via your existing pipeline. Claude Code executes these commands in succession. It handles the output of each tool call to determine the next step in your deployment process.

Automated subscription management in Claude Code

Integrate recurring billing logic into your cron jobs or scripts. Claude Code uses `get_subscription` to query status and `cancel_subscription` to handle churn automatically. This keeps your backend services in sync with the gateway. It removes the need for manual monitoring of active plans.

Terminal-based refund operations for Claude Code

Issue refunds programmatically using `refund_capture` during your post-deployment tests. Claude Code checks the order state via `get_order_details` before finalizing the reversal. This ensures that only valid transactions get refunded. It provides a clean, repeatable way to test your payment logic.

Setup guide

Set up PayPal MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see paypal-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest PayPal transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available PayPal tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http paypal-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the PayPal MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paypal-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about PayPal MCP in Claude Code

Run the add command in your terminal with the server URL. Claude Code will register the tools, making them available for your shell scripts.

Yes, the MCP server is designed for headless execution. You can call `capture_order` as a step in your build process to verify payment flows.

The server uses a single endpoint token managed by Vinkius. Claude Code operates within your terminal environment, ensuring your credentials aren't leaked.

It captures the standard error output from the API tools. You can pipe this output into your logging system to handle failures during automated runs.

It only accesses the transaction and subscription data returned by the tools. This includes order IDs, timestamps, and current payment statuses.

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