# pop-pay

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**Repository:** https://github.com/100xPercent/pop-pay  
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## Description
Stop AI agents leaking your card or making hallucinated purchases. No SaaS, no login, fully local.

## Claude Desktop Quick Installation
Heuristic fallback — verify the package name and runner against the repository README before running it. Uses `npx` (confidence: low):

```json
"mcpServers": {
  "pop-pay": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y","pop-pay"]
  }
}
```

## Documentation & README

[![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/pop-pay.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/pop-pay) [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT) [![CI](https://github.com/100xPercent/pop-pay/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/100xPercent/pop-pay/actions/workflows/ci.yml) [![Node.js](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node.js-%3E%3D18-339933?logo=node.js&logoColor=white)](https://nodejs.org/)

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        <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/100xPercent/pop-pay-python/main/project_banner.png" alt="Point One Percent (AgentPay)" width="800">
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# Point One Percent — pop-pay
<p align="left"><i>it only takes <b>0.1%</b> of Hallucination to drain <b>100%</b> of your wallet.</i></p>

The runtime security layer for AI agent commerce. Drop-in CLI + MCP server. Card credentials are injected directly into the browser DOM via CDP — they never enter the agent's context window. One hallucinated prompt can't drain a wallet it can't see.

<p align="center">
  <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/100xPercent/pop-pay-python/main/assets/runtime_demo.gif" alt="Point One Percent — live CDP injection demo" width="800">
</p>

> 📄 **Research Dataset & Reproduction** — this repository hosts the open dataset and reproduction harness for *"The Illusion of Single-Attacker Rankings"*. research: jump to [Research Dataset & Reproduction](#research-dataset--reproduction).

## Install

Choose your preferred method:

<details>
<summary>Homebrew (macOS)</summary>

```bash
brew install 100xpercent/tap/pop-pay
```

</details>

<details>
<summary>curl (Linux / macOS) — bootstraps via npm; requires Node.js 18+</summary>

```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/100xPercent/pop-pay/main/install.sh | sh
```

</details>

<details>
<summary>npm (global)</summary>

```bash
npm install -g pop-pay
```

</details>

<details>
<summary>npx (no install — one-off runs)</summary>

```bash
npx -y pop-pay <command>
```

</details>

All install paths expose the same binaries: `pop-pay`, `pop-launch`, `pop-init-vault`, `pop-unlock`.

> Also available as `@100xpercent/mcp-server-pop-pay` — identical package under the MCP `@scope/mcp-server-<name>` convention. Tracks the same version on every release.

> **Using Python?** Check out [pop-pay-python](https://github.com/100xPercent/pop-pay-python) — `pip install pop-pay`. Same security model, same vault format, independent release cycle — safe to switch between runtimes.

## Quick Start (CLI)

### 1. Initialize the encrypted credential vault
```bash
pop-pay init-vault
```

This encrypts your card credentials into `~/.config/pop-pay/vault.enc` (AES-256-GCM). For stronger protection (blocks agents with shell access):

```bash
pop-pay init-vault --passphrase   # one-time setup
pop-pay unlock                     # run once per session
```

### 2. Launch Chrome with CDP remote debugging
```bash
pop-pay launch
```

This opens a Chromium instance on `http://localhost:9222` that pop-pay injects credentials into. Your agent (via MCP, browser automation, or x402) then drives the checkout flow — card details never leave the browser process.

### 3. Plug into your agent
The CLI launches infrastructure; the actual payment tool calls come from your agent. Two supported paths:

- **MCP server** — add pop-pay to any MCP-compatible client (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenClaw). See [MCP Server](#mcp-server-optional) below.
- **x402 HTTP** — pay for API calls via the [x402 payment protocol](docs/INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md#x402).

Full CLI reference: `pop-pay --help`.

## MCP Server (optional)

### Add to your MCP client

Standard config for any MCP-compatible client:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pop-pay": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "pop-pay", "launch-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "POP_CDP_URL": "http://localhost:9222"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

[<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-VS_Code?style=flat-square&label=Install%20MCP%20Server&color=0098FF" alt="Install in VS Code">](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Amcp%2Finstall%3F%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522pop-pay%2522%252C%2522command%2522%253A%2522npx%2522%252C%2522args%2522%253A%255B%2522-y%2522%252C%2522pop-pay%2522%252C%2522launch-mcp%2522%255D%252C%2522env%2522%253A%257B%2522POP_CDP_URL%2522%253A%2522http%253A%252F%252Flocalhost%253A9222%2522%257D%257D) [<img alt="Install in VS Code Insiders" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-VS_Code_Insiders?style=flat-square&label=Install%20MCP%20Server&color=24bfa5">](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Amcp%2Finstall%3F%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522pop-pay%2522%252C%2522command%2522%253A%2522npx%2522%252C%2522args%2522%253A%255B%2522-y%2522%252C%2522pop-pay%2522%252C%2522launch-mcp%2522%255D%252C%2522env%2522%253A%257B%2522POP_CDP_URL%2522%253A%2522http%253A%252F%252Flocalhost%253A9222%2522%257D%257D) [<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Cursor-Cursor?style=flat-square&label=Install%20MCP%20Server&color=5C2D91" alt="Install in Cursor">](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=pop-pay&config=eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsInBvcC1wYXkiLCJsYXVuY2gtbWNwIl0sImVudiI6eyJQT1BfQ0RQX1VSTCI6Imh0dHA6Ly9sb2NhbGhvc3Q6OTIyMiJ9fQ==)

<details>
<summary>Claude Code</summary>

Claude Code uses its own CLI — the JSON config above is not needed.

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user pop-pay -- npx -y pop-pay launch-mcp
```

`--scope user` makes it available across all projects. To remove: `claude mcp remove pop-pay`

</details>

<details>
<summary>Cursor / Windsurf / VS Code</summary>

Add the JSON config above to:
- **Cursor**: `~/.cursor/mcp.json`
- **Windsurf**: `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json`
- **VS Code (Copilot)**: `.vscode/mcp.json` in project root

</details>

<details>
<summary>OpenClaw / NemoClaw</summary>

OpenClaw has its own CLI — the JSON config above is not needed.

```bash
openclaw mcp add pop-pay -- npx -y pop-pay launch-mcp
```

Or add to `~/.openclaw/mcp_servers.json` using the JSON config above.

For System Prompt templates and NemoClaw sandbox setup, see [Integration Guide §4](./docs/INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md).

</details>

<details>
<summary>Docker</summary>

```bash
docker-compose up -d
```

Runs the MCP server + headless Chromium with CDP. Mount your encrypted vault from the host.

</details>

## MCP Tools

| Tool | Description |
|:---|:---|
| `request_virtual_card` | Issue a virtual card and inject credentials into the checkout page via CDP. Automatically scans the page for hidden prompt injections. |
| `request_purchaser_info` | Auto-fill billing/contact info (name, address, email, phone). Automatically scans the page for hidden prompt injections. |
| `request_x402_payment` | Pay for API calls via the x402 HTTP payment protocol. |

> **Tip for Claude Code users:** Add the following to your project's `CLAUDE.md` to help the agent know when to call pop-pay:
> *"When you encounter a payment form or checkout page, use the `request_virtual_card` tool. For billing/contact info forms, use `request_purchaser_info` first."*

## Configuration

Core variables in `~/.config/pop-pay/.env`. See [ENV_REFERENCE.md](./docs/ENV_REFERENCE.md) for the full list.

| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `POP_ALLOWED_CATEGORIES` | `["aws","cloudflare"]` | Approved vendor categories — see [Categories Cookbook](./docs/CATEGORIES_COOKBOOK.md) |
| `POP_MAX_PER_TX` | `100.0` | Max USD per transaction |
| `POP_MAX_DAILY` | `500.0` | Max USD per day |
| `POP_BLOCK_LOOPS` | `true` | Block hallucination/retry loops |
| `POP_AUTO_INJECT` | `true` | Enable CDP card injection |
| `POP_GUARDRAIL_ENGINE` | `keyword` | `keyword` (zero-cost) or `llm` (semantic) |

### Guardrail Mode

| | `keyword` (default) | `llm` |
|---|---|---|
| **Mechanism** | Keyword matching on reasoning string | Semantic analysis via LLM |
| **Cost** | Zero — no API calls | One LLM call per request |
| **Best for** | Development, low-risk workflows | Production, high-value transactions |

> To enable LLM mode, see [Integration Guide §1](./docs/INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md#guardrail-mode-configuration).

## Providers

| Provider | Description |
|:---|:---|
| **BYOC** (default) | Bring Your Own Card — encrypted vault credentials, local CDP injection. |
| **Stripe Issuing** | Real virtual cards via Stripe API. Requires `POP_STRIPE_KEY`. |
| **Lithic** | Multi-issuer adapter (Stripe Issuing / Lithic). |
| **Mock** | Test mode with generated card numbers for development. |

**Priority:** Stripe Issuing → BYOC Local → Mock.

## Security

| Layer | Defense |
|---|---|
| **Context Isolation** | Card credentials never enter the agent's context window or logs |
| **Encrypted Vault** | AES-256-GCM with XOR-split salt and native scrypt key derivation (Rust) |
| **TOCTOU Guard** | Domain verified at the moment of CDP injection — blocks redirect attacks |
| **Repr Redaction** | Automatic masking (`****-4242`) in all MCP responses, logs, and tracebacks |

See [THREAT_MODEL.md](./docs/THREAT_MODEL.md) for the full STRIDE analysis and [COMPLIANCE_FAQ.md](./docs/COMPLIANCE_FAQ.md) for enterprise details.

## Architecture

- **TypeScript** — MCP server, CDP injection engine, guardrails, CLI
- **Rust (napi-rs)** — Native security layer: XOR-split salt storage, scrypt key derivation
- **Node.js crypto** — AES-256-GCM vault encryption (OpenSSL binding)
- **Chrome DevTools Protocol** — Direct DOM injection via raw WebSocket

## Documentation

- [Threat Model](docs/THREAT_MODEL.md) — STRIDE analysis, 5 security primitives, 10 attack scenarios
- [Guardrail Benchmark](docs/GUARDRAIL_BENCHMARK.md) — Cross-model evaluation (Anthropic / OpenAI / Gemini) across 585 payloads, 11 attack categories
- [Compliance FAQ](docs/COMPLIANCE_FAQ.md) — PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR details
- [Environment Reference](docs/ENV_REFERENCE.md) — All POP_* environment variables
- [Integration Guide](docs/INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md) — Setup for Claude Code, Node.js SDK, and browser agents
- [Categories Cookbook](docs/CATEGORIES_COOKBOOK.md) — POP_ALLOWED_CATEGORIES patterns and examples

## Research Dataset & Reproduction

This repository hosts the open-source dataset and harness for the cross-vendor attacker-stability methodology described in the corresponding research paper. Reviewer/researcher reproduction artifacts:

- **Corpus** (585 attack payloads, 11 categories): [`tests/redteam/corpus/`](tests/redteam/corpus/)
  - `attacks.json` — full payload set with category labels
  - `GENERATION.md` — corpus generation protocol
  - `schema.json` — payload schema
- **Run JSONLs** (26,325 rows, 9 models × 585 payloads × N=5): [`tests/redteam/runs/`](tests/redteam/runs/)
  - PRIMARY whitebox-no-feedback runs: `runs/adaptive/2026-04-28T19-50-*`
  - Static panel runs: `runs/static/`
  - Prompt-ablation (v3 / strict / paranoid): `runs/ablation/`
- **Manifest hashes**: [`tests/redteam/runs/MANIFEST.sha256`](tests/redteam/runs/MANIFEST.sha256) — byte-level integrity for all artifacts
- **Croissant 1.0 metadata** (Core + RAI fields): [`paper-artifacts/croissant.json`](paper-artifacts/croissant.json)
- **Reproduction scripts** (regenerate paper tables/figures from JSONL):
  - `python3 paper-artifacts/gen-tables.py --table all` — Tab.~bypassk / threat-ablation / cross-vendor
  - `python3 paper-artifacts/gen-taxonomy-map.py` — Fig.~taxonomy-map
- **License**: corpus CC BY-SA 4.0, harness MIT.

For dataset schema, statistical methodology (bootstrap CI, Holm-Bonferroni, McNemar), full from-scratch re-collection instructions, JSONL row data dictionary, and responsible-disclosure policy, see **[docs/PAPER_REPRODUCTION.md](docs/PAPER_REPRODUCTION.md)**.

## License

MIT

