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Plaid MCP Server

Hosted Plaid Dashboard server for Item diagnostics, Link analytics and API usage. Official: built and maintained by Plaid. It runs as a hosted remote server: nothing to install. Setup below for 13 clients (checked 2026-10-25). Repo and registry data checked 2026-10-24.
Maintainer
Official · Plaid
Runs
Remote
URL
https://api.dashboard.plaid.com/mcp/
Connects to
Plaid

Install the Plaid MCP Server

Pick your client. Remote first: nothing to install, and you sign in with OAuth where the client supports it. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http plaid https://api.dashboard.plaid.com/mcp/

Security notes

  • The remote server runs at api.dashboard.plaid.com, hosted by Plaid. You sign in with OAuth in clients that support it, and it acts with your account's permissions.
  • Start with test-mode or restricted keys: tools can create charges, refunds or customers.
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FAQ

What does the Plaid MCP Server do?+

Hosted Plaid Dashboard server for Item diagnostics, Link analytics and API usage.

Is the Plaid MCP server official?+

Official: built and maintained by Plaid.

How do I add Plaid to Claude Code?+

Run: claude mcp add --transport http plaid https://api.dashboard.plaid.com/mcp/, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.

How do I use the Plaid MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("http").

Does Plaid work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+

Yes, it has a remote URL (https://api.dashboard.plaid.com/mcp/). In claude.ai add it under Customize > Connectors > Add custom connector; in ChatGPT under chatgpt.com/plugins > Add custom MCP server.

What are the alternatives to the Plaid MCP server?+

Other payments & e-commerce MCP servers: Polar, Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Xero and Razorpay.

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