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PayPal MCP Server

MCP server by PayPal

OfficialRemote and local
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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

PayPal MCP Server at a glance

PayPal MCP Server is an official MCP server from PayPal. It lets an AI assistant create invoices and manage PayPal orders, disputes and subscriptions.

Connects to
Payments and commerce
Hosting
Remote and local · Streamable HTTP, SSE and stdio
Sign-in
OAuth (remote) or API key (client ID and secret)
Price
Free (needs a PayPal account)
Works with
Claude, Cursor, Cline
Best for
PayPal merchants automating invoices and orders
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install PayPal MCP Server

Add the URL below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file, then sign in when asked. Sign-in: OAuth (remote) or API key (client ID and secret).

Remote server URL
https://mcp.paypal.com/http
Install or connect
npx @paypal/mcp --tools=all

What PayPal MCP Server can do

The PayPal MCP server exposes PayPal APIs as tools for invoices, orders, refunds, disputes, shipment tracking, catalog and subscriptions. It runs as a hosted server for sandbox or production or locally through an npm package.

Tools it exposes include
create_invoiceCreate and capture ordersIssue refundsManage disputesManage subscriptionsList transactions

Best for: payPal merchants automating invoices and orders

Pros

  • Separate sandbox and production endpoints
  • 40+ tools across invoicing and payments
  • Remote or local setup

Cons

  • Local mode needs Node.js 18+ and API credentials
  • Docs list few exact tool names on the main page

PayPal MCP Server FAQ

Is PayPal MCP Server free?

Yes. The server is free; you need a PayPal developer or business account and normal PayPal fees apply.

How do I connect PayPal MCP Server?

Point your client at https://mcp.paypal.com/http or run npx @paypal/mcp –tools=all with your PayPal credentials.

What can PayPal MCP Server do?

It can create and send invoices, manage orders and refunds, handle disputes, track shipments and manage subscriptions.