How do I set up the Stripe MCP server?

Add the Stripe server to your MCP config using the command: npx with the package @stripe/mcp-server. See the full config below.

What does the Stripe MCP server do?

Interact with Stripe — query customers, charges, subscriptions, and payment intents.

Stripe MCP Server — Config Template & Setup Guide

claude_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.

Setup Instructions

Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed on your system.
Copy the config block above into your claude_desktop_config.json file (typically at ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS/Linux or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows).
Set the STRIPE_SECRET_KEY environment variable: Stripe secret API key (sk_live_… or sk_test_…).
Restart your AI client to apply the config.

claude_desktop_config.json

Environment Variables

Setup Instructions

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