Paypal MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Paypal in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-paypal https://gateway.pipeworx.io/paypal/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-paypal": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/paypal/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-paypal -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-paypal

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-paypal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-paypal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Paypal MCP server do?

PayPal MCP Pack — read-only access to PayPal transactions, orders, invoices, and disputes.

Is the Paypal MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Paypal run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Paypal to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-paypal https://gateway.pipeworx.io/paypal/mcp

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