MCP Coinbase Commerce Server

What is MCP Coinbase Commerce Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to the Coinbase Commerce API. It allows AI assistants like Claude to generate cryptocurrency payment links and retrieve charge information. It is designed for developers and merchants who want to accept crypto payments through an AI interface.

How to use MCP Coinbase Commerce Server?

Install Node.js 16.0+, clone the repository, run npm install, copy .env.example to .env and add your Coinbase Commerce API key, then build with npm run build and start with npm start. For Claude for Desktop, configure the server in claude_desktop_config.json using the node command with the path to the compiled dist/index.js and set the COINBASE_COMMERCE_API_KEY environment variable. The server then exposes two tools: create-charge and get-charge.

Key features of MCP Coinbase Commerce Server?

• Connect AI assistants to the Coinbase Commerce API
• Generate payment links with custom amount, currency, and description
• Retrieve information about existing charges
• Secure API key management
• Easy integration with Claude and other MCP-compatible assistants

Use cases of MCP Coinbase Commerce Server?

• Ask an AI to create a $10 USD donations payment link for a project
• Generate a Coinbase Commerce payment link for a coffee shop at $5.50
• Look up the payment status of a specific charge by its ID

FAQ from MCP Coinbase Commerce Server

What are the system requirements?

The server requires Node.js 16.0+, a Coinbase Commerce account, and a Coinbase Commerce API key.

How do I configure the server for Claude for Desktop?

Edit claude_desktop_config.json to add the MCP server entry with the node command, the path to dist/index.js, and the COINBASE_COMMERCE_API_KEY environment variable.

What tools does the server provide?

It provides create-charge (with parameters name, description, amount, currency, and optional redirectUrl) and get-charge (with parameter chargeId).

Can I test the server without an AI assistant?

Yes, you can test using the MCP Inspector by running npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js.

How do I run the server in development mode?

Use the command npm run dev for development mode with hot reloading.