How do I install Orbis?

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

Is Orbis safe to use?

Orbis was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 3.2/10 (high risk). It has 4 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Orbis need?

Orbis requires the following credentials or environment variables: WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Orbis?

Orbis 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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Orbis MCP Server

by OrbisAPI

Developer ToolsUse Caution3.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

8,000+ pay-per-call APIs via x402 USDC micropayments on Base. No API keys needed.

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8,000+ pay-per-call APIs via x402 USDC micropayments on Base. No API keys needed.

Security Report

3.2

Use Caution3.2High Risk

This MCP server acts as a stdio bridge to a remote Orbis API service, introducing significant trust and architecture concerns. The server proxies all MCP messages to an external HTTPS endpoint controlled by Orbis, meaning the actual tool implementations, authorization decisions, and API access controls are delegated to a third-party server rather than implemented locally. While the code itself is relatively clean and doesn't contain obvious malicious patterns, the architecture creates a fundamental security and transparency issue: users cannot audit what capabilities are actually available, how their wallet keys are handled server-side, or what data flows through the remote service. The environment variable handling for ORBIS_KEY (a wallet private key) is also concerning, as private keys should never be transmitted as HTTP headers. Supply chain analysis found 2 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 2 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

3 files analyzed · 10 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

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.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Base mainnet wallet private key — funds API call micropayments in USDC via x402Required

Environment variable: WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-orbisapi-orbis-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "your-wallet-private-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@orbisapi/mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

@orbisapi/mcp

MCP server for Orbis — gives Claude, Cursor, and any AI agent access to 2,800+ APIs with x402 USDC micropayments on Base. $0.01/call. No signup.

What this does

This MCP server connects your AI agent to the Orbis API marketplace. Your agent can:

Browse 2,800+ APIs across data, AI, finance, and utilities
Call any API directly — payment handled automatically via x402 on Base
No API keys — agents pay per call in USDC, no accounts needed

Quickstart

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orbis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@orbisapi/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Config file location:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Cursor

Add to Cursor settings → MCP:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orbis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@orbisapi/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Any MCP-compatible agent

npx @orbisapi/mcp

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`browse_apis`	Search and list available APIs on Orbis
`call_api`	Call any API — x402 payment handled automatically
`register_agent`	Register your agent wallet for tracking
`subscribe_to_api`	Subscribe to an API for discounted access

How payments work

Orbis uses the x402 protocol — an open HTTP payment standard built on Base. When your agent calls an API:

Orbis returns a 402 Payment Required response with payment details
The MCP server handles the USDC payment on Base automatically
The API call completes — total cost: $0.01

No wallets to configure for browsing. To make paid calls, provide your Base wallet via ORBIS_KEY.

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`ORBIS_KEY`	No	Your Orbis API key from orbisapi.com — enables paid API calls

Links

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License

MIT © Orbis

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Permissions Required

What You'll Need

How to Install

Documentation

@orbisapi/mcp

What this does

Quickstart

Claude Desktop

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Any MCP-compatible agent

Available Tools

How payments work

Environment Variables

Links

License

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