PayPal
Access PayPal payments platform
About PayPal
PayPal provides access to payment-platform workflows and payment data. Its connector gives assistants PayPal context for working with payment operations, merchant questions, and transaction-related tasks.
Connection details
https://mcp.paypal.com/mcpTransport
Streamable HTTP
Authentication
OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add paypal --transport http https://mcp.paypal.com/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the PayPal remote MCP server?
The PayPal remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally.
How do I connect to the PayPal MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the PayPal MCP server require authentication?
Yes. PayPal uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the PayPal MCP server use?
PayPal exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the transport used by remote MCP servers and supported by all major MCP clients.
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