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Payfast MCP server

jpbester/payfast-mcp

MCP server for PayFast — AI assistants interact with South Africa's payment gateway

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Install Payfast in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add payfast -e PAYFAST_MERCHANT_ID=... -e PAYFAST_MERCHANT_KEY=... -e PAYFAST_PASSPHRASE=... -- npx -y payfast-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "payfast": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "payfast-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PAYFAST_MERCHANT_ID": "...",
        "PAYFAST_MERCHANT_KEY": "...",
        "PAYFAST_PASSPHRASE": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Payfast MCP server do?

MCP server for PayFast — AI assistants interact with South Africa's payment gateway

Is the Payfast MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Payfast run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Payfast to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add payfast -e PAYFAST_MERCHANT_ID=... -e PAYFAST_MERCHANT_KEY=... -e PAYFAST_PASSPHRASE=... -- npx -y payfast-mcp

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