
Paywall Mcp
- Updated June 15, 2026
- llmops-pro/paywall-mcp
Paywall MCP is a sidecar server that wraps any stdio MCP with a Lightning Network payment layer, requiring invoices before tool calls. Solo builders use this to monetize MCP services, adding payment gates to specialized agents and tools.
Key points
- Lightning Network paywall
- Tool-level pricing
- Any MCP compatible
- Configurable rates
Paywall Mcp by the numbers
- Data as of Jul 7, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
terminal
claude mcp add --env PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND=YOUR_PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_COMMAND --env PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS=YOUR_PAYWALL_UPSTREAM_ARGS --env NWC_CONNECTION_STRING=YOUR_NWC_CONNECTION_STRING --env PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS=YOUR_PAYWALL_DEFAULT_PRICE_SATS --env PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP=YOUR_PAYWALL_PRICE_MAP paywall-mcp -- npx -y paywall-mcpAdd your badge
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| Package | paywall-mcp |
|---|---|
| Transport | STDIO |
| Auth | Required |
| Last updated | June 15, 2026 |
| Repository | llmops-pro/paywall-mcp ↗ |
What it does
Wrap any MCP server with a Lightning paywall, requiring paid invoices before tool execution.