What is Chargebee MCP Server?

The Chargebee MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI agents with the Chargebee platform, enabling seamless interaction between large language models and Chargebee's API services.

How to use the Chargebee MCP Server?

To use the Chargebee MCP Server:

1. Ensure you have Node.js LTS installed.
2. Run the server using npx -y @chargebee/mcp@latest.
3. Integrate with supported AI-powered tools like Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude, or Cline by adding the provided configuration.

• Example for Cursor: Add the server configuration in Cursor Settings > MCP or .cursor/mcp.json.
• Example for VS Code: Use code --add-mcp with the specified JSON or click the VS Code Insiders install button.

Key features of the Chargebee MCP Server?

• Real-time Q&A about Chargebee products and APIs.
• Context-aware code snippets for integrations.
• Knowledge base access (documentation, FAQs, release notes).
• Compatible with any MCP Client and integrates with multiple IDEs.

Use cases of the Chargebee MCP Server?

1. Developers can get instant API documentation for Chargebee integrations.
2. Generate boilerplate code for Chargebee functionalities.
3. Access updated release notes without leaving the IDE.

FAQ from the Chargebee MCP Server?

• **What is MCP?" ** > Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized protocol for managing context between LLMs and external systems.
• **Is the server free to use?" ** > Yes, the Chargebee MCP Server is open-source (MIT License) and free to use.
• **Which IDEs support this server?" ** > Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude, Cline, and Roo Code.

Chargebee Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized protocol designed to manage context between large language models (LLMs) and external systems.

The Chargebee MCP Server offers a robust set of tools to improve developer efficiency. It integrates with AI-powered code editors like Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline, as well as general-purpose tools such as Claude Desktop. It is compatible with any MCP Client.

With this MCP Server, you can:

• Get immediate answers about the Chargebee products and API services.

• Receive context-aware code snippets tailored to your integration needs.

• Access Chargebee's knowledge base, including:

  • Documentation
  • FAQs
  • Release notes
  • And much more

Prerequisites

• Node.js LTS - The Chargebee MCP server requires the Node.js LTS version to function correctly.

Setup

To run the Chargebee MCP server using Node.js npx, execute the following command:

npx -y @chargebee/mcp@latest

Available Tools

Tool	Description
chargebee_documentation_search	Search Chargebee's documentation to retrieve detailed information and usage guides.
chargebee_code_planner	Generate structured code outlines and sample code for integrating Chargebee's APIs and features.

Installation

Cursor

To add this server to Cursor IDE:

1. Navigate to Cursor Settings > MCP.
2. Click + Add new Global MCP Server.
3. Add the following configuration to your global .cursor/mcp.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chargebee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
          "-y",
          "@chargebee/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Refer to the Cursor documentation for additional details. Note: You can also add this to your project-specific Cursor configuration (supported in Cursor 0.46+).

Windsurf

To set up MCP with Cascade:

1. Open Windsurf and navigate to Settings > Advanced Settings or use the Command Palette > Open Windsurf Settings Page.
2. Scroll to the Cascade section to add a new server, view existing servers, or access the raw JSON config file at mcp_config.json.
3. Click “Add custom server +” to include the Chargebee MCP server directly in mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chargebee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
          "-y",
          "@chargebee/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Refer to the Windsurf documentation for more information.

VS Code

Install the Chargebee MCP server in VS Code using one of these buttons:

Alternatively, you can install the Chargebee MCP server using the VS Code CLI:

# For VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"chargebee","command":"npx","args":["-y","@chargebee/mcp"]}'

# For VS Code Insiders
code-insiders --add-mcp '{"name":"chargebee","command":"npx","args":["-y","@chargebee/mcp"]}'

After installation, the Chargebee MCP server will be available for use with your GitHub Copilot agent in VS Code.

Claude

Add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Refer to the Claude Desktop documentation for more details:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chargebee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
          "-y",
          "@chargebee/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Manually add the following JSON to your cline_mcp_settings.json file via the Cline MCP Server settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chargebee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
          "-y",
          "@chargebee/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Roo Code

Access the MCP settings by selecting Edit MCP Settings in Roo Code settings or using the Roo Code: Open MCP Config command in the VS Code command palette:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chargebee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
          "-y",
          "@chargebee/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Contribution

To contribute to this project, refer to the contribution guide.

License

MIT