MCP server for Orbis — gives Claude, Cursor & AI agents access to 1,000+ APIs with x402 USDC micropayments on Base
@orbisapi/mcp
MCP server for Orbis — gives Claude, Cursor, and any AI agent access to 1,000+ APIs with x402 USDC micropayments on Base. $0.01/call. No signup.
What this does
This MCP server connects your AI agent to the Orbis API marketplace. Your agent can:
- Browse 1,000+ APIs across data, AI, finance, and utilities
- Call any API directly — payment handled automatically via x402 on Base
- No API keys — agents pay per call in USDC, no accounts needed
Quickstart
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"orbis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@orbisapi/mcp"]
}
}
}
Config file location:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Cursor
Add to Cursor settings → MCP:
{
"mcpServers": {
"orbis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@orbisapi/mcp"]
}
}
}
Any MCP-compatible agent
npx @orbisapi/mcp
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| browse_apis | Search and list available APIs on Orbis |
| call_api | Call any API — x402 payment handled automatically |
| register_agent | Register your agent wallet for tracking |
| subscribe_to_api | Subscribe to an API for discounted access |
How payments work
Orbis uses the x402 protocol — an open HTTP payment standard built on Base. When your agent calls an API:
- Orbis returns a
402 Payment Requiredresponse with payment details - The MCP server handles the USDC payment on Base automatically
- The API call completes — total cost: $0.01
No wallets to configure for browsing. To make paid calls, provide your Base wallet via ORBIS_KEY.
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| ORBIS_KEY | No | Your Orbis API key from orbisapi.com — enables paid API calls |
Links
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License
MIT © Orbis