Stripe Testing
MCP server for stripe testing mcp tools
What is Stripe Testing?
Stripe Testing is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for stripe testing mcp tools
MCP server for stripe testing mcp tools
This server falls under the Finance & Fintech category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP server for stripe testing mcp tools
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx stripe-testing-mcp-toolsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Stripe Testing
The Stripe Testing MCP Tools server provides AI assistants with direct access to Stripe's test-mode APIs for automating payment integration testing workflows. It exposes tools for creating and advancing test clocks, managing test customers and subscriptions, and archiving or deleting test products — enabling time-based billing scenarios and full subscription lifecycle tests without touching production data.
Prerequisites
- Node.js and npm installed
- Stripe account with test mode enabled
- Stripe test secret key (begins with sk_test_) from the Stripe Dashboard
- MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Obtain your Stripe test API key
Log in to the Stripe Dashboard, switch to test mode, and copy your test secret key from Developers > API keys. Never use a live key with this tool.
Add the server to your MCP client configuration
Edit your Claude Desktop config file to register the Stripe Testing MCP server. The STRIPE_API_KEY environment variable is required and must be a test key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"stripe-test-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["stripe-test-mcp"],
"env": {
"STRIPE_API_KEY": "sk_test_your_test_key_here"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Fully quit and restart Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server. You should now have access to tools: create_stripe_test_clock, advance_stripe_test_clock, create_stripe_test_customers, delete_stripe_test_customers, create_stripe_test_subscription, archive_stripe_test_products, and delete_stripe_test_products.
Run a time-based subscription test
Use the test clock tools to simulate subscription billing cycles. Create a test clock, attach customers and subscriptions to it, then advance time to trigger billing events.
// Workflow:
// 1. Create test clock at a frozen timestamp
// 2. Create customer linked to that clock
// 3. Create subscription for the customer
// 4. Advance clock to trigger billing cycle
//
// Unix timestamp examples:
// Jan 1 2024 00:00 UTC = 1704067200
// Feb 1 2024 00:00 UTC = 1706745600Stripe Testing Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the Stripe Testing MCP server. Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS.
{
"mcpServers": {
"stripe-test-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["stripe-test-mcp"],
"env": {
"STRIPE_API_KEY": "sk_test_51ABC123..."
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for testing Stripe payment workflows using the MCP tools.
- "Create a Stripe test clock starting on January 1 2024 named 'Q1 Billing Test'"
- "Create a test customer with email [email protected] linked to my test clock"
- "Create a monthly subscription for that customer using price ID price_abc123"
- "Advance the test clock to February 1 2024 to trigger the first billing cycle"
- "Delete all test customers I just created to clean up the test environment"Troubleshooting Stripe Testing
Tool calls fail with 'You provided a live-mode key' or 403 errors
Only Stripe test keys (starting with sk_test_) are accepted. Check the STRIPE_API_KEY in your MCP config and replace it with a key from the test mode section of the Stripe Dashboard.
npx stripe-test-mcp fails with 'package not found'
The package name on npm is stripe-test-mcp. Verify spelling in your args array. Run npx stripe-test-mcp --help in a terminal first to confirm the package resolves correctly before adding it to the MCP config.
Advancing a test clock has no effect on subscriptions
Subscriptions must be created with a test_clock parameter linking them to the specific test clock ID. If subscriptions were created without the clock association, create them again using the test clock ID returned by create_stripe_test_clock.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stripe Testing
What is Stripe Testing?
Stripe Testing is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for stripe testing mcp tools It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Stripe Testing?
Follow the installation instructions on the Stripe Testing GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Stripe Testing?
Stripe Testing works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Stripe Testing free to use?
Yes, Stripe Testing is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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