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# Paytm MCP Server
Paytm MCP Server enables AI agents and developers to securely access Paytm's Payments and Business Payments [APIs](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs) via the [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction). It allows smart, contextual automation across all payment workflows
## Features
- **Smart Payment Ops**: Automate routine payment workflows like refunds, settlement tracking, and transaction status checks using AI agents powered by Paytm MCP
- **Context-Aware AI Assistants**: Create intelligent tools that can fetch and explain transactions, initiate payouts, or manage payment links—all through simple natural language prompts
- **Developer Productivity**: Supercharge developer efficiency by enabling Paytm API calls (e.g. "Create a ₹500 payment link") directly via terminals, chat-based UIs, or AI IDE plugins
- **Agentic AI Payments**: Enable agentic AI payments, build enhanced bot led shopping experience through Paytm MCP server
## Deployment Options
This MCP server can be used in **two modes**:
1. **Remote MCP (Recommended)** - Hosted by Paytm with zero setup
2. **Local MCP** - Run and test tools on your local machine
## Tools
| Tool | Description | API |
| ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `create_link` | Create a new payment link | [Create Link API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/create-link-api?ref=paymentLinks) |
| `fetch_link` | Fetch details of a payment link | [Fetch Link API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/fetch-link-api?ref=paymentLinks) |
| `fetch_transaction` | Fetch transaction details for a link | [Fetch Transaction API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/fetch-transaction-link-api?ref=paymentLinks) |
| `fetch_order_list` | Fetch a list of orders within a date range of 30 days | [Order List API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/order-list-api) |
| `initiate_refund` | Initiate a refund for a specific transaction | [Initiate Refund API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/initiate-refund-api) |
| `check_refund_status` | Check status of a previously initiated refund | [Check refund status API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/check-refund-status-api) |
| `fetch_refund_list` | Fetch a list of refunds within a date range of 30 days | [Fetch Refund List API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/fetch-refund-list-api) |
| `get_settlement_summary` | Retrieves the overall summary details of a payout corresponding to a single date, a date range, or a payout ID | [Get Settlement Summary API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/settlement-summary-api?ref=settlement) |
| `get_settlement_detail` | Retrieves a detailed or transactional view of all settled transactions at the payout level, based on a date range or a payout ID | [Get Settlement details API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/settlement-detail-api?ref=settlement) |
| `get_settlement_order_details` | Retrieves settlement details at an order level, based on a specified payout date and order ID | [Get Settlement Order Details API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/settlement-order-detail-api?ref=settlement) |
| `get_settlement_transaction_details` | Retrieves settlement details of an order based on a transaction ID | [Get Settlement Transaction Details API](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs/api/settlement-transaction-detail-api?ref=settlement) |
# **Remote MCP (Recommended)**
Use this mode to connect directly to Paytm's hosted MCP instance without setting up your own server.
**Step 1: Request Access**
To onboard onto Remote MCP, please **drop an email to**: devsupport@paytmpayments.com
In your request, include your intent to connect to Remote MCP. In response, you will receive:
- **Client ID**
- **Secret Key**
You will also need your **Merchant ID**, which you can retrieve from the [Paytm Merchant](https://www.paytmpayments.com//docs/getting-started) dashboard.
**For Cursor**
**1. Download the Helper Script**
Get the generate_mcp_token_cursor.sh file from this repository.
**2. Edit the Script**
Open the downloaded generate_mcp_token_cursor.sh file in a text editor and modify the below variables as follows:
- SECRET_KEY (line 36) : Use the **Secret Key** received via email
- USERNAME (line 39) : Use the **Client ID** received via email
- MERCHANT_ID (line 40) : Use your **existing Paytm Merchant ID**
**3. Make the Script Executable**
Open terminal/command prompt and navigate to the folder where the file generate_mcp_token_cursor.sh is downloaded. The run the below program.
```bash
chmod +x generate_mcp_token_cursor.sh
```
**4. Run the Script**
Now run the below command to generate a token.
```bash
sh generate_mcp_token_cursor.sh
```
This will output a valid Authorization Token (JWT).
**5. Configure MCP in Cursor**
a. Go to cursor, ensure its updated to the latest version which supports Remote MCP ( Click on Cursor → check for updates and update to the latest version)
b. Click on settings icon on the top right ( as shown in screenshot below)
c. Go to Tools and integrations tab once inside the settings.
d. Click on New MCP Server Tab
e. Copy paste the below config json inside
Inside your cursor settings in MCP, add this config. Make sure to replace <Your Client ID> and <Your JWT Token> with actual values obtained from previous step.
```bash
{
"mcpServers": {
"Paytm MCP Server": {
"url": "https://paytm-mcp.pg2prod.paytm.com/sse/",
"headers": {
"client-id": "<Client ID>",
"Authorization": "Bearer <Authorization Token>"
}
}
}
}
```
Sample Screenshot:
f. Once this is done, go back to Cursor settings (inside the Tools & Integrations tab) . You should see green indicator next to Paytm MCP server - this indicates connection to Paytm MCP Server is successful.
g. Now click on "Toggle AI Panel" on the top right to open a new chat
h. Now you are all set to interact with Paytm MCP Server. You can start asking questions such as "Create Payment Link", "Show me last 10 transactions" etc.
# **Local MCP (Self-Hosted)**
If you'd prefer to run the MCP server locally (for testing or sandbox development), follow the instructions below.
## Prerequisites
- [Python 3.12](https://www.python.org/downloads/) or higher
- [Paytm Merchant credentials](https://www.paytmpayments.com//docs/getting-started): `PAYTM_MID` and `PAYTM_KEY_SECRET`
- [uv](https://github.com/astral-sh/uv) (a fast Python package installer and runner)
- [Claude Desktop](https://www.anthropic.com/claude) (for running and managing the server)
## Installation
### Option 1: Automated Setup (Recommended)
1. Download the setup.sh script above for automated installation and configuration and follow the below steps:
2. Run the following in your terminal (Mac/Unix-based):
### Make the script executable
```bash
# Make the script executable
chmod +x setup.sh
# Run the setup script
./setup.sh
```
The script will:
1. Check for required dependencies (Python 3.12+, uv, Claude Desktop)
2. Clone or update the repository
3. Create and activate a virtual environment
4. Install all required dependencies
5. Create a .env file template for Paytm credentials
Note: On Windows, use Git Bash or WSL to run the script, or follow manual installation.
### Option 2: Manual Installation
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/paytm/payment-mcp-server.git
cd payment-mcp-server
```
2. **Create and activate a virtual environment:**
```bash
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
```
3. **Install dependencies:**
```bash
uv pip install .
```
## Running the MCP Server with Claude Desktop
This server is designed to be launched and managed through Claude Desktop. You do not need to run the server manually from the command line.
### Sample `claude_desktop_config.json`
Place this file in your project root or as required by Claude Desktop:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"paytm-mcp-server": {
"command": "uv path",
"args": ["--directory", "path to project", "run", "paytm_mcp.py"],
"env": {
"PAYTM_MID": "****************",
"PAYTM_KEY_SECRET": "************"
}
}
}
}
```
## Tips:
1. On Mac:
- Run `which uv` to get the command path
- Run `pwd` to get the project path
2. On Windows:
- Run `where uv` to get the command path
- Run `cd` to get the project path
Ensure the paytm_mcp.py file exists in the given path.
3. The env section should contain your actual Paytm credentials (Paytm MID and Paytm Key Secret)
## Next Steps
1. Update the claude_desktop_config.json with your Paytm credentials
2. Restart the server using Claude Desktop
3. Begin interacting with Paytm APIs using your AI agents
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
The MIT License is a permissive license that allows you to:
- Use the code commercially
- Modify the code
- Distribute the code
- Use the code privately
- Sublicense the code
The only requirement is that the license and copyright notice must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software.
Need help? Raise an issue or explore the [Paytm Documentation](https://www.paytmpayments.com/docs)
