What is the key difference between BTCPay Server MCP and Paypal MCP Server?

BTCPay Server MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Paypal MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install BTCPay Server MCP or Paypal MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are BTCPay Server MCP and Paypal MCP Server free or paid?

BTCPay Server MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Paypal MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

BTCPay Server MCP lists 21 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Paypal MCP Server lists 30 tools with 0 views and 12 GitHub stars.

Can I use both BTCPay Server MCP and Paypal MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

BTCPay Server MCP vs Paypal MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the BTCPay Server MCP and Paypal MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

BTCPay Server MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Paypal MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose BTCPay Server MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Paypal MCP Server if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose BTCPay Server MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_server_info, list_stores, get_store_info.

Explore BTCPay Server MCP Details

Choose Paypal MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_invoice, list_invoices, get_invoice.

Explore Paypal MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B BTCPay Server MCP Developer Tools	P Paypal MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	21 tools for AI agents to manage BTCPay Server: invoices, payments, stores, webhooks, Lightning	A command line tool for setting up PayPal MCP server
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

BTCPay Server MCP Tools (21)

get_server_info

BTCPay Server version, sync status, supported methods

list_stores

List all stores accessible with the API key

get_store_info

Store configuration: currency, speed policy, checkout type

get_store_payment_methods

Enabled payment methods: on-chain, Lightning, etc.

create_invoice

Create a new invoice (amount, currency, order ID, description)

get_invoice

Invoice status, payments received, metadata, timing

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

BTCPay Server MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "btcpay-server-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "btcpay-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Paypal MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paypal-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@paypal/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

BTCPay Server MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Paypal MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select BTCPay Server MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Paypal MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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