How do I install Payfast?

Payfast is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: payfast-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Payfast need?

Payfast requires the following credentials or environment variables: PAYFAST_MERCHANT_ID, PAYFAST_MERCHANT_KEY, PAYFAST_PASSPHRASE, PAYFAST_ENVIRONMENT. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Payfast?

Payfast uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Payfast MCP Server

by Jpbester

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for PayFast — AI assistants interact with South Africa's payment gateway

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MCP server for PayFast — AI assistants interact with South Africa's payment gateway

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your PayFast merchant IDOptional

Environment variable: PAYFAST_MERCHANT_ID

Your PayFast merchant keyRequired

Environment variable: PAYFAST_MERCHANT_KEY

Your PayFast API passphraseRequired

Environment variable: PAYFAST_PASSPHRASE

PayFast environment: 'sandbox' or 'production' (defaults to sandbox)Optional

Environment variable: PAYFAST_ENVIRONMENT

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-jpbester-payfast": {
      "env": {
        "PAYFAST_PASSPHRASE": "your-payfast-passphrase-here",
        "PAYFAST_ENVIRONMENT": "your-payfast-environment-here",
        "PAYFAST_MERCHANT_ID": "your-payfast-merchant-id-here",
        "PAYFAST_MERCHANT_KEY": "your-payfast-merchant-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "payfast-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 2 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

5 files analyzed · 1 issue found

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Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

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