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Overview

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI applications to securely connect to external data sources and APIs. The Dodo Payments MCP Server provides AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients with structured access to your payment infrastructure.

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Key capabilities

  • Payment Operations: Create, retrieve, and manage payments and refunds
  • Subscription Management: Handle recurring billing, upgrades, and cancellations
  • Customer Administration: Manage customer data and portal access
  • Product Catalog: Create and update products, pricing, and discounts
  • License Management: Activate, validate, and manage software licenses
  • Usage-Based Billing: Track and bill for metered usage

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Installation

Choose the installation method that best fits your workflow. Access the hosted MCP server without any local setup or installation. This is the fastest way to get started.
1

Access the remote server

Navigate to https://mcp.dodopayments.com in your browser.
2

Configure your MCP client

Copy the provided JSON configuration for your specific client. For Cursor or Claude Desktop, add this to your MCP settings:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dodopayments_api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.dodopayments.com/sse"]
    }
  }
}
3

Authenticate and configure

The OAuth flow will prompt you to:
  • Enter your Dodo Payments API key
  • Select your environment (test or live)
  • Choose your MCP client type
Keep your API key secure. Use test mode keys during development.
4

Complete setup

Click Login and Approve to authorize the connection.
Once connected, your AI assistant can interact with the Dodo Payments API on your behalf.

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NPM Package

Install and run the MCP server locally using NPM.
  • NPX (No Installation)
  • MCP Client Configuration
# Set your API key
export DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY="dodo_test_..."

# Run the latest version
npx -y dodopayments-mcp@latest
Use @latest to always pull the most recent version, or pin to a specific version like @1.0.0 for stability.

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Docker

Run the MCP server in a containerized environment for consistent deployment. 
# Pull the latest image
docker pull ghcr.io/dodopayments/mcp:latest

# Run the container
docker run -e DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY="dodo_test_..." \
  -p 3000:3000 \
  ghcr.io/dodopayments/mcp:latest
Docker images are available on GitHub Container Registry.

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Client Configuration

Configure the Dodo Payments MCP server in your preferred AI client.
  • Cursor
  • Claude Desktop
  • Cline (VS Code)
  • Zed
  • Other Clients
Set up the Dodo Payments MCP server in Cursor to enable conversational access to your payments data.
1

Open Cursor settings

Navigate to Cursor Settings > Features > Model Context Protocol or press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P and search for “MCP Settings”.
2

Edit configuration

Click Edit Config to open the mcp_config.json file.
3

Add Dodo Payments configuration

Choose one of the following configurations:Remote Server (Recommended)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dodopayments": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.dodopayments.com/sse"]
    }
  }
}
Local NPX
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dodopayments": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "dodopayments-mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY": "dodo_test_..."
      }
    }
  }
}
4

Save and restart

Save the configuration file and restart Cursor.
Verify the connection by asking the AI assistant about your Dodo Payments data.

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Tool Filtering

Control which API operations are exposed to your AI assistant to optimize performance and maintain security.

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Filter by operation type

Restrict access to read-only or write operations. 
# Only expose read operations (GET requests)
npx dodopayments-mcp --operation=read

# Only expose write operations (POST, PUT, DELETE)
npx dodopayments-mcp --operation=write
Use --operation=read during development to prevent accidental modifications to your data.

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Filter by resource

Limit tools to specific API resources. 
# Only expose payment-related tools
npx dodopayments-mcp --resource=payments

# Expose multiple resources
npx dodopayments-mcp --resource=payments --resource=customers

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Include or exclude specific tools

Fine-tune which individual tools are available. 
# Include only specific tools
npx dodopayments-mcp --tool=create_payments --tool=list_payments

# Exclude specific tools
npx dodopayments-mcp --no-tool=delete_products

# List all available tools
npx dodopayments-mcp --list

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Combine filters

Apply multiple filters simultaneously for precise control. 
# Only payment and subscription read operations
npx dodopayments-mcp --operation=read --resource=payments --resource=subscriptions

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Advanced Usage

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Programmatic integration

Build custom MCP servers or extend the existing one programmatically. 
import { server, endpoints, init } from "dodopayments-mcp/server";
import { StdioServerTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js";

// Initialize with all default endpoints
init({ server, endpoints });

// Start the server
const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
await server.connect(transport);

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Custom tool development

Extend the MCP server with your own tools and business logic. 
import { server, init } from "dodopayments-mcp/server";
import createPayments from "dodopayments-mcp/tools/payments/create-payments";
import { zodToJsonSchema } from "zod-to-json-schema";
import { z } from "zod";

// Define a custom tool
const customTool = {
  tool: {
    name: 'calculate_payment_total',
    description: 'Calculate payment total with tax and fees',
    inputSchema: zodToJsonSchema(
      z.object({
        amount: z.number().describe('Base amount in cents'),
        tax_rate: z.number().describe('Tax rate as decimal'),
      })
    ),
  },
  handler: async (client, args) => {
    const total = args.amount * (1 + args.tax_rate);
    return {
      content: [{
        type: 'text',
        text: JSON.stringify({ total, currency: 'usd' }),
      }],
    };
  },
};

// Initialize with custom tools
init({ 
  server, 
  endpoints: [createPayments, customTool] 
});

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Security Best Practices

Protect your API credentials and maintain secure integrations.
Never commit credentials to version controlStore API keys in environment variables or secure secret management systems.
# Use environment variables
export DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY="dodo_test_..."

# Use a .env file (add to .gitignore)
echo "DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=dodo_test_..." > .env
Rotate keys regularlyGenerate new API keys periodically and revoke old ones through your Dodo Payments dashboard.Use test keys for developmentAlways use test mode API keys during development to avoid affecting production data.
Apply tool filtering in productionLimit exposed operations to only what your AI assistant needs.
# Production: read-only access
npx dodopayments-mcp --operation=read

# Development: full access
npx dodopayments-mcp
Implement authentication for custom endpointsValidate requests and enforce authorization in your custom tool handlers.Monitor API usageTrack MCP server activity through your Dodo Payments dashboard and set up alerts for unusual patterns.
Use HTTPS for remote serversAlways deploy remote MCP servers behind HTTPS endpoints.Implement rate limitingProtect against abuse by implementing rate limits at both the MCP server and API levels.Restrict network accessConfigure firewall rules to limit which clients can connect to your MCP server.

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Troubleshooting

Verify your API keyEnsure your API key is correctly set and has the necessary permissions.
# Test your API key
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer dodo_test_..." \
  https://api.dodopayments.com/payments
Check your network connectionVerify you can reach the Dodo Payments API endpoints.Review client logsEnable verbose logging in your MCP client to diagnose connection problems.
Confirm API key environmentEnsure you’re using test keys with test endpoints and live keys with production endpoints.Check key permissionsVerify your API key has permissions for the operations you’re attempting.Regenerate credentialsIf issues persist, generate a new API key through your dashboard.
Validate input parametersEnsure the AI assistant is providing correctly formatted parameters for each tool.Review error messagesCheck the error response from the API for specific guidance on what went wrong.Test with API directlyVerify the operation works when calling the Dodo Payments API directly via curl or Postman.

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Resources

API Reference

Explore the complete Dodo Payments API documentation

MCP Protocol

Learn more about the Model Context Protocol standard