How do I install the mpesa mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `MPESA_CONSUMER_KEY`, `MPESA_CONSUMER_SECRET`, `MPESA_SHORTCODE`, `MPESA_PASSKEY`, `MPESA_CALLBACK_URL`, `MPESA_SANDBOX`, `AT_USERNAME`, `AT_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Mpesa MCP Server

Give your AI agent the ability to trigger M-Pesa payments, check transaction status, send SMS, and top up airtime across 20+ African telecom networks.

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What is the Mpesa MCP Server?

Give your AI agent the ability to trigger M-Pesa payments, check transaction status, send SMS, and top up airtime across 20+ African telecom networks.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
mpesa_stk_push	❌
mpesa_stk_query	✅
mpesa_transaction_status	✅
sms_send	❌
airtime_send	❌

How to install the Mpesa MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mpesa": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mpesa-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MPESA_CONSUMER_KEY": "YOUR_MPESA_CONSUMER_KEY",
        "MPESA_CONSUMER_SECRET": "YOUR_MPESA_CONSUMER_SECRET",
        "MPESA_SHORTCODE": "174379",
        "MPESA_PASSKEY": "YOUR_MPESA_PASSKEY",
        "MPESA_CALLBACK_URL": "https://yourdomain.com/mpesa/callback",
        "MPESA_SANDBOX": "true",
        "AT_USERNAME": "sandbox",
        "AT_API_KEY": "YOUR_AT_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
MPESA_CONSUMER_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
MPESA_CONSUMER_SECRET	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
MPESA_SHORTCODE	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
MPESA_PASSKEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
MPESA_CALLBACK_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
MPESA_SANDBOX	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AT_USERNAME	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AT_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Mpesa MCP to mpesa stk push.”
“Use Mpesa MCP to mpesa stk query.”
“Use Mpesa MCP to mpesa transaction status.”

Frequently asked questions

Give your AI agent the ability to trigger M-Pesa payments, check transaction status, send SMS, and top up airtime across 20+ African telecom networks. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.