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paywall-mcp

Rank #70,569

io.github.llmops-pro/paywall-mcp

Lightning-paywall sidecar: wraps any stdio MCP server, requires paid invoices before tool calls.

1 version

by llmops-pro (6 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Jun 12, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with paywall-mcp

paywall-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by llmops-pro. It ranks #70,569 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. paywall-mcp is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jun 12, 2026 and most recently updated on Jun 12, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What paywall-mcp can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using paywall-mcp

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND · required
PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS · optional
NWC_CONNECTION_STRING · required
PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS · optional
PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect paywall-mcp and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add paywall-mcp -e "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND=<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>" -e "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS=<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>" -e "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING=<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>" -e "PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS=<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>" -e "PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP=<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>" -- npx -y paywall-mcp

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npm package

[mcp_servers.paywall-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "paywall-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.paywall-mcp.env]
PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND = "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>"
PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS = "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>"
NWC_CONNECTION_STRING = "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>"
PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS = "<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>"
PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP = "<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paywall-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paywall-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>",
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>",
        "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
        "PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS": "<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>",
        "PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP": "<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paywall-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paywall-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>",
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>",
        "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
        "PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS": "<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>",
        "PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP": "<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "paywall-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paywall-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>",
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>",
        "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
        "PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS": "<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>",
        "PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP": "<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paywall-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paywall-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>",
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>",
        "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
        "PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS": "<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>",
        "PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP": "<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paywall-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paywall-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND>",
        "PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS": "<your PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS>",
        "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
        "PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS": "<your PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS>",
        "PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP": "<your PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by llmops-pro

View all llmops-pro servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for paywall-mcpyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jun 12, 2026
Latest version published: Jun 12, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 14, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 15, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.1.2	Jun 12, 2026

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FAQ

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Who maintains paywall-mcp?: paywall-mcp is maintained by llmops-pro, which publishes 6 MCP servers (6 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is paywall-mcp listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — paywall-mcp is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does paywall-mcp have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of paywall-mcp, most recently published on Jun 12, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for paywall-mcp?: The source code for paywall-mcp is hosted at github.com/llmops-pro/paywall-mcp.

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