Stripe MCP Server
Interact with Stripe — query customers, charges, subscriptions, and payment intents.
Installation
npx -y @stripe/mcp-serverclaude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"server-stripe": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@stripe/mcp-server",
"--tools=all"
],
"env": {
"STRIPE_SECRET_KEY": "your-secret-key-here"
}
}
}
}Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY | ✓ Required | Stripe secret API key (sk_live_… or sk_test_…). |
STRIPE_RESTRICTED_KEY | Optional | Optional Stripe restricted key for scoped access. |
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later
- Required API keys — see the Environment Variables table above
Common Errors
- Server not found / spawn error — ensure Node.js is on your PATH and the package is accessible via npx.
- Permission denied — check that the path in args is readable by the process running your AI client.
- Authentication failed — verify your API key is set correctly in the env block.