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
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
Installation
npx authnet-mcp
Or install globally:
npm install -g authnet-mcp
Configuration
Set these environment variables:
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
AUTHNET_API_LOGIN_ID | Yes | Your Authorize.net API Login ID |
AUTHNET_TRANSACTION_KEY | Yes | Your Authorize.net Transaction Key |
AUTHNET_ENVIRONMENT | No | sandbox (default) or production |
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
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_settled_batch_list | List settled batches within a date range |
get_transaction_list | Get all transactions in a batch |
get_unsettled_transaction_list | Get pending transactions |
get_transaction_details | Full details for a specific transaction |
get_customer_profile_transaction_list | All transactions for a customer profile |
get_batch_statistics | Aggregate stats for a batch |
get_merchant_details | Merchant account information |
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