BTCPay FAQs

Question 1

What makes btcpay-mcp unique for AI-powered crypto e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

It's the first and only AI agent solution that exposes full merchant payment processing for BTCPay Server. This includes comprehensive invoice lifecycle management, store settings, refunds, and dedicated tools for Lightning and on-chain wallet control.

Question 2

What is BTCPay (btcpay-mcp) and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

BTCPay (btcpay-mcp) is an AI agent interface designed to connect your AI with your self-hosted BTCPay Server. It allows AI to manage a wide range of merchant operations, using the Greenfield REST API to automate tasks like invoice generation, payment tracking, and store configuration.

Question 3

Is btcpay-mcp compatible with popular AI development environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, btcpay-mcp is designed for easy integration with leading AI platforms and IDEs. It provides quick start guides for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and VS Code, allowing seamless command-line or environment variable setup.

Question 4

What specific BTCPay Server operations can AI agents manage?

Accepted Answer

AI agents can manage over 20 operations, including creating and listing invoices, monitoring Lightning and on-chain payments, setting up recurring pull payments, managing payment requests, configuring webhooks for real-time notifications, and checking exchange rates.

Question 5

What are some practical use cases for AI agents with BTCPay?

Accepted Answer

AI agents can automate tasks like generating a $50 invoice for a new order, listing all unpaid invoices, checking payment methods, fetching current BTC/USD rates, setting up recurring donation pull payments, or configuring webhooks for instant payment notifications.

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