PayPal (official)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 60/100 路 Last tested 2026-10-22 路 Version tested 1.8.1 路 Package @paypal/mcp 路 Repo paypal/agent-toolkit
Summary: PayPal (official) requires credentials or a backing service before it will list tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @paypal/mcp (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 6s. |
| handshake | fail | 0 | Server did not complete the handshake without credentials or a backing service (馃毃 Error initializing PayPal MCP server: The --tools arguments must be provided. exited code 0). |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Repo pushed 51 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | Apache-2.0 (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Not yet tested (no tools/list response without credentials).
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
Not available (handshake did not complete without credentials).
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal-official": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@paypal/mcp"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is PayPal (official) deprecated?
No. @paypal/mcp was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces PayPal (official)?
Nothing; PayPal (official) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does PayPal (official) need an API key?
Unknown. It did not complete the handshake in our test without credentials or a backing service, and gave no clear credential message.
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