@orbisapi/mcp

MCP server for Orbis — gives Claude, Cursor, and any AI agent access to 2,800+ APIs with x402 USDC micropayments on Base. $0.01/call. No signup.

What this does

This MCP server connects your AI agent to the Orbis API marketplace. Your agent can:

Browse 2,800+ APIs across data, AI, finance, and utilities
Call any API directly — payment handled automatically via x402 on Base
No API keys — agents pay per call in USDC, no accounts needed

Quickstart

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

config.json

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

Config file location:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Cursor

Add to Cursor settings → MCP:

config.json

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

Any MCP-compatible agent

Terminal

npx @orbisapi/mcp

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`browse_apis`	Search and list available APIs on Orbis
`call_api`	Call any API — x402 payment handled automatically
`register_agent`	Register your agent wallet for tracking
`subscribe_to_api`	Subscribe to an API for discounted access

How payments work

Orbis uses the x402 protocol — an open HTTP payment standard built on Base. When your agent calls an API:

Orbis returns a 402 Payment Required response with payment details
The MCP server handles the USDC payment on Base automatically
The API call completes — total cost: $0.01

No wallets to configure for browsing. To make paid calls, provide your Base wallet via ORBIS_KEY.

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`ORBIS_KEY`	No	Your Orbis API key from orbisapi.com — enables paid API calls

Links

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Orbis MCP README