Entry point. Reports the current mode (GUEST / SANDBOX / blocked PRODUCTION), the tools available in that mode, the recommended first prompt, and how to unlock the same flow in sandbox. Call this first. No API key required.

Simulates the Shatale agent payment lifecycle in guest mode: policy check, approval decision (approved / declined / requires_approval), virtual card step and timeline. No real API call or payment is made. Use this before registering for a sandbox key.

Generates a spending policy template for a use case AND validates it: risk level, warnings, and recommended controls (approval threshold, max transaction, blocked categories). Never returns a silently unsafe policy. No API key required.

Lists all capabilities currently available on this MCP server, based on the configured API key mode.

Search or list MCC (Merchant Category Codes) used for spending policy configuration.

Search the Shatale merchant catalog. Find merchants by category, capability, keyword, or country. Returns merchants with their MCP capabilities so you can determine which merchants support agent-driven purchases.

Get detailed information about a specific merchant, including their MCP server configuration, available tools, rate limits, and capabilities. Use this after search_merchants to get integration details.