Stripe MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server for integrating Stripe payment processing capabilities into AI applications.
Problem Statement
Developers and AI applications needed a standardized way to interact with Stripe's payment processing capabilities through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This would enable AI assistants to help users manage payments, subscriptions, and financial operations seamlessly.
Solution Approach
We developed a comprehensive MCP server that wraps Stripe's API, providing:
- Payment processing operations
- Subscription management
- Customer and product management
- Invoice and billing operations
- Webhook handling
The server follows MCP protocol standards and provides a clean, type-safe interface for AI applications to interact with Stripe.
Technologies Used
- Python 3.11+ - Core language
- FastAPI - Web framework for the MCP server
- Stripe Python SDK - Official Stripe API client
- Pydantic - Data validation and serialization
- MCP Protocol - Model Context Protocol specification
Key Achievements
- ✅ Full Stripe API coverage through MCP
- ✅ Type-safe operations with Pydantic models
- ✅ Comprehensive error handling
- ✅ Webhook signature verification
- ✅ Production-ready deployment configuration
Impact
This MCP server enables AI applications to:
- Process payments on behalf of users
- Manage subscriptions and recurring billing
- Handle customer data securely
- Automate financial operations
Lessons Learned
- MCP protocol provides excellent abstraction for AI-tool integration
- Type safety is crucial when dealing with financial APIs
- Webhook handling requires careful security considerations
- Clear documentation is essential for API integrations