Stripe MCP Server
The MCP server from Stripe's official Agent Toolkit. The AI can query customers, subscriptions, invoices, and payments, and create products, prices, and Payment Links.
The lookup use cases are the practical ones — "what's this email's subscription status, and did the last charge go through?" used to mean digging through the Stripe Dashboard. Support and ops roles save the most time.
What it does for you
Connects your AI to Stripe — look up payments, customers, and billing data, asking about revenue and transactions in plain language.
Capabilities
- Query payments / subscriptions / customers
- Create payment links, invoices
- Pull revenue and billing data
Once installed, try asking your AI
Say this directly in Claude / Cursor or any client with this server connected
- ›“What's this month's subscription revenue vs. last month?”
- ›“Create a $99 payment link for this customer”
Install / Connect
claude mcp add mcp -- npx -y @stripe/mcpFollow the official README; env and args vary per server.
Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Why use it
Good for: teams billing through Stripe, especially support and ops staff who constantly check customer billing state.
**Before connecting, seriously: this is money.** Use a restricted API key with only the permissions you need, and get it working in test mode before considering production. The AI can create payment objects, so keep scopes tight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AI charge customers?
It depends on the key you give it. Strongly prefer a read-only restricted key unless you explicitly need writes.
Can I try it safely first?
Yes — use a Stripe test mode key. Behaviour is the same but no real money moves. Do this before going anywhere near production.