Chargebee MCP

How to Install and Use Chargebee MCP

If you want to add smart billing and subscription features to your AI apps, Chargebee MCP is a helpful tool to use. It makes it easy for developers to connect Chargebee’s billing services with AI-powered tools. Here is a simple guide to install and use Chargebee MCP with clear examples.

Step 1: Set Up Your Project

Before using Chargebee MCP, you need to set up your project correctly. First, make sure you have Node.js installed on your computer. This will allow you to run JavaScript code outside the browser.

Once Node.js is ready, create a new project folder and open it in your terminal or command prompt. Now, you can install the Chargebee MCP package using pnpm, the package manager used in the repository.

Run the following command to install Chargebee MCP:

pnpm add @chargebee/mcp-server

This command downloads and installs the MCP server package into your project so you can use it in your code.

Step 2: Write Code to Start MCP Server

After installation, you can create a simple program to start the MCP server. This server helps you build AI tools that understand and interact with Chargebee billing data.

Create a JavaScript file, for example index.js, and add this code to start the MCP server:

import { createMcpServer } from "@chargebee/mcp-server";

async function main() {
  const server = await createMcpServer({
    port: 5000, // You can choose the port number
  });
  console.log("Chargebee MCP Server is running on http://localhost:5000");
}

main();

This code imports the MCP server, creates it on your local machine, and listens on port 5000. You can now connect AI tools to this server to interact with Chargebee data.

Step 3: Run Your MCP Server

Now that your code is ready, it's time to run the MCP server. Open your terminal and run the following command inside your project folder:

node index.js

You should see a message like:

Chargebee MCP Server is running on http://localhost:5000

This means the Chargebee MCP server is now active and ready for use.

Step 4: Connect AI Applications

Chargebee MCP works with AI editors and agents such as Cursor and Claude Desktop. Once your MCP server is running, these tools can connect to it to provide smart billing and subscription management features.

For example, you can configure your AI application to send requests to http://localhost:5000 to get billing information or manage subscriptions through Chargebee’s API.

Step 5: Learn More and Customize

Chargebee MCP offers many options to customize the server to fit your needs. Check the documentation files in the modelcontextprotocol folder to explore all available features.

Here you can find ways to extend the MCP server, connect additional tools, and improve AI workflows with Chargebee.

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With these easy steps, you can install and start using Chargebee MCP to build smarter billing experiences with AI. It is simple to set up and works well with many AI tools to help manage subscriptions and payments more efficiently.