paidfor
by paidfor.dev · dev.paidfor/paidfor
Check an x402 seller before paying: verdict, failure rate and evidence from paid calls on Base.
- Category
- Crypto and Web3
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 4 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http paidfor https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcpClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcpOr run it locally (npm)
claude mcp add paidfor -- npx -y @paidfor/mcp@0.4.0Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"paidfor": {
"url": "https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcp"
}
}
}Tools it offers
4 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
check_x402_sellerCall this before any x402 payment, before retrying a request that answered HTTP 402, or whenever the user is about to buy an API call with USDC on Base or names an API they intend to pay per call. Returns a verdict (avoilist_reliable_sellersCall this when choosing among sellers for a task, or when the user asks for a safe or reliable API. Returns sellers with zero failures across at least 30 paid calls, most-called first. For each: domain, category, paid-carecent_changesCall this when the user asks what changed, or before relying on a verdict older than a day. Returns recent changes, newest first: verdict changes, new failures by type, moved quotes, changed pay-to addresses, sellers addreport_x402_paymentAfter your agent pays an x402 seller with any wallet, report what came back. Needs the resource URL, the settlement transaction hash and the outcome. Free, no account, no key; the report counts only with on-chain proof.
Questions
What is the paidfor MCP server?
Check an x402 seller before paying: verdict, failure rate and evidence from paid calls on Base. It is made by paidfor.dev and listed in the official MCP Registry as dev.paidfor/paidfor. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add paidfor to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http paidfor https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcp
How do I add paidfor to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcp.
How do I add paidfor to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "paidfor": { "url": "https://mcp.paidfor.dev/mcp" } } }
Does paidfor work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can paidfor do?
It gives your AI 4 tools, including check_x402_seller, list_reliable_sellers, recent_changes, report_x402_payment. The full list is on this page.
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