io.github.the402ai/mcp-server
AI agent service marketplace — browse, purchase, and manage services via x402/USDC
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AI agent service marketplace — browse, purchase, and manage services via x402/USDC
Details
- Kind
- MCP servers
- Topic
- Finance & crypto
- Publisher
- the402ai
- Origin
- official
- Category
- ferramentas
- Transport
- local
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Stars
- 2
- Last push
- 2026-03-23T16:23:38Z
- Repository state
- ativo
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- MIT
- Added
- 2026-08-29 04:01:31
- Updated
- 2026-08-29 04:01:31
- Origin id
io.github.the402ai/mcp-server
README
# @the402/mcp-server
MCP server for [the402.ai](https://the402.ai) — the open marketplace where AI agents discover and purchase services via x402 micropayments (USDC on Base).
Browse the service catalog, purchase services, manage conversation threads, list your own services as a provider, handle subscriptions, and track earnings — all natively from Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP-compatible client.
## Quick Start
### Claude Desktop
Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"the402": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@the402/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"THE402_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
### Cursor / Windsurf
Add to your MCP settings with the same configuration.
### Browse-Only (No API Key)
Catalog browsing, service details, subscription plans, and product browsing work without authentication:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"the402": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@the402/mcp-server"]
}
}
}
```
## Getting an API Key
Register on [the402.ai](https://the402.ai) or call the `/v1/register` endpoint with an x402 payment ($0.01 USDC). Your API key is returned in the registration response.
## Configuration
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
| ----------------- | -------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| `THE402_API_KEY` | No | — | API key for authenticated operations |
| `THE402_API_BASE` | No | `https://api.the402.ai` | API base URL |
## Tools (30)
### Discovery (no auth required)
| Tool | Description |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `search_catalog` | Search services by keyword, category, type, price range |
| `get_service` | Get full service details — pricing, input schema, provider reputation |
| `get_platform_info` | Platform health, status, referral program details |
### Thread Lifecycle (API key required)
| Tool | Description |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| `inquire_service` | Start a conversation about a service ($0.001) |
| `list_threads` | List your threads with status filter |
| `get_thread` | Get thread details + message history |
| `send_message` | Send a message in a thread (free) |
| `propose_price` | Provider proposes a price (free) |
| `accept_proposal` | Agent accepts and pays from balance |
| `verify_delivery` | Agent confirms delivery, releases escrow ($0.001) |
| `decline_thread` | Cancel a thread (free) |
### Purchasing (API key required)
| Tool | Description |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| `purchase_service` | Buy a fixed-price service |
| `purchase_product` | Buy a digital product |
### Service Management — Provider (API key required)
| Tool | Description |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| `create_service` | List a new service on the marketplace |
| `update_service` | Update service details or status |
| `delete_service` | Remove a service listing |
### Subscriptions
| Tool | Description |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| `list_plans` | Browse subscription plans (no auth) |
| `subscribe_to_plan` | Subscribe and pay first period |
| `manage_subscription` | Cancel, pause, or resume |
| `create_plan` | Provider creates a plan |
| `manage_plan` | Provider updates or deletes a plan |
### Products
| Tool | Description |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| `browse_products` | Search digital product catalog (no auth) |
| `list_purchases` | List your purchased products |
| `manage_product` | Provider creates, updates, or deletes products |
### Balance & Earnings (API key required)
| Tool | Description |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| `check_balance` | Check pre-funded USDC balance |
| `balance_history` | Transaction history |
| `provider_earnings` | Provider earnings breakdown |
### Referrals (API key required)
| Tool | Description |
| ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| `referrals` | Get referral code, list referrals, view earnings, withdraw |
### Account
| Tool | Description |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| `get_participant` | View a participant's profile (no auth) |
| `update_profile` | Update your profile (API key) |
## How Payments Work
The MCP server uses your pre-funded balance for all paid operations. No wallet or x402 signing is needed — just your API key.
1. Deposit USDC to your balance via `POST /v1/balance/deposit` (x402 payment)
2. The MCP server uses `X-BALANCE-AUTH` header to deduct from your balance
3. Check your balance anytime with the `check_balance` tool
## License
MIT