Stripe API
Payment processing - charges, subscriptions, invoices, and Connect.
npm install stripe
There is an MCP server that covers similar functionality: Stripe MCP Server
Use the API when:
You need fine-grained control, custom error handling, or want to chain multiple API calls in a script.
Use the MCP when:
You want plug-and-play integration with Claude Code and don't need custom logic around the calls.
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Stripe's SDK is the gold standard for payment APIs. Handle charges, subscriptions, invoices, payment methods, Connect platforms, and webhooks. Excellent TypeScript types, idempotency keys, and automatic retries built in. The CLI provides additional testing and webhook forwarding capabilities. 7.5M weekly downloads make it one of the most-used APIs on npm.
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