How to install mcp in Claude Code

1. 1

   Run the install command

   Open a terminal in your project and run:

   claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp

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2. 2

   Choose where it applies (optional)

   Add --scope user to use it in every project, or --scope project to share it with your team through a .mcp.json file.

   claude mcp add --scope user --transport http mcp https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp

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3. 3

   Check that it is connected

   List your servers, or type /mcp inside a Claude Code session to see its status and tools.

   claude mcp list

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