authnet-mcp

MCP server for Authorize.net transaction reporting and settlement data.

Overview

What is authnet-mcp?

authnet-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides read-only access to Authorize.net transaction reporting APIs. Query settled batches, transaction details, and settlement statistics directly from AI assistants.

How to use authnet-mcp?

Install via npx, set your Authorize.net API credentials as environment variables, and connect from any MCP-compatible client (Claude Code, Cline, etc.).

Key features:

• View settled and pending batches

• Query transaction details by batch or transaction ID

• Get customer transaction history

• Retrieve batch statistics and merchant details

• Read-only - no payment processing, no risk of accidental charges

• Secure - all API calls over HTTPS, credentials never exposed

Use cases:

• Quick transaction lookups from your terminal

• Daily settlement reconciliation

• Customer payment history queries

• Batch reporting and statistics

Related MCP server: PayBridgeNP MCP Server

Requirements

• Node.js 18+

Installation

npx authnet-mcp

Or install globally:

npm install -g authnet-mcp

Configuration

Set these environment variables:

Claude Code Setup

Add to your .mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "authnet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["authnet-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "AUTHNET_API_LOGIN_ID": "your-login-id",
        "AUTHNET_TRANSACTION_KEY": "your-transaction-key",
        "AUTHNET_ENVIRONMENT": "production"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Example Queries

Once connected, ask your AI assistant:

• "Show me recent settled batches"

• "Get transactions for batch 1042572961"

• "What's pending settlement?"

• "Pull details on transaction 121364862857"

Security

• HTTPS only - The Authorize.net SDK enforces TLS for all API calls

• Read-only - No payment processing capabilities, only reporting

• Masked data - Card numbers are returned masked (e.g., XXXX1234)

• Local credentials - API keys stay in your environment, never transmitted via MCP

FAQ

Is sandbox mode available? Yes, set AUTHNET_ENVIRONMENT=sandbox (this is the default).

Can this process payments? No. This MCP is read-only for reporting. Use the official Authorize.net SDK for payment processing.

What Node.js version is required? Node.js 18 or higher.

License

MIT