This setup enables AI-powered automation of payment workflows through Claude.

Step 1: Install Claude Desktop

Download and install Claude Desktop for your operating system:

1. Go to the Claude Desktop website and download the Claude application.

2. Choose your OS and follow the installation instructions.
3. Launch Claude Desktop.

Step 2: Access Developer Settings

Open developer settings based on your operating system:

macOS:

• Navigate to Claude and select Settings.

• In the Settings menu, navigate to and select the Developer option.

Windows/Linux:

• Navigate to file and select settings.
• In the Settings menu, navigate to and select the Developer option.

Step 3: Configure MCP Server

Locate the configuration file by clicking Edit Config File, or access it manually:

Step 4: Add Pine Labs Configuration

• Navigate to developer section and Click on Edit Config.

• Replace the content of the config file with the following block:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pinelabs-sse-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.pinelabs.com/sse",
        "--header",
        "x-business-name:${BUSINESS_NAME}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BUSINESS_NAME": "merchant_business_name"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Note:

• Replace merchant_business_name with your actual business name in the env object.

Step 5: Apply Changes

• Save the configuration (config) file.
• Completely restart Claude Desktop.
  • macOS: ⌘+Q
  • Windows/Linux: Alt+F4
• Wait for the application to load (about 10-15 seconds).

This setup enables code generation, debugging, and payment automation directly within your IDE.

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Note

• On macOS, move Visual Studio Code to the Applications folder to enable MCP server configuration options.
• Ensure you're using the latest version of VS Code, as older versions may not fully support MCP integration.
• If you're using Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 (formerly Copilot for Enterprise) or standard Copilot, make sure that MCP servers are enabled within Copilot settings.

Step 1: Install MCP Extension for VS Code

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Launch the Command Palette:
   1. macOS: Cmd + Shift + P
   2. Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + P
3. Search for: MCP: Add Server and select.

4. Then Select : HTTP( HTTP or Server-Sent Events).

Step 2: Configure Server Details

Configure the server with the below details.

1. Enter URL: https://mcp.pinelabs.com/sse and select.

2. Next select Server Name: pinelabs-sse-mcp-server.

3. Then choose the settings according to your requirements. You can choose either User Settings or Workspace Settings.

Step 3: Start the MCP Server

• Press Enter to confirm the configuration.
• Open the MCP Panel in VS Code.
• Click "Start Server".

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "pinelabs-mcp-sse-server": {
        "type": "http",
        "url": "https://mcp.pinelabs.com/sse",
        "timeout": 30000,
        "retries": 2,
        "retryDelay": 1000,
        "keepAlive": true,
        "maxConcurrent": 3,
        "headers": {
          "x-business-name": "merchant_business_name"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

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Note:

• Replace merchant_business_name with your actual business name in the headers object.

• Confirm that the server status shows green "Connected" indicators.
• Restart the application, then enable Copilot's Agent Mode in VS Code.

• Also, make sure that the Pine Labs MCP Server tools are selected and enabled.

Ideal for AI-first developers looking for advanced coding assistance with seamless Pine Labs integration.

Step 1: Install Cursor

Get started by downloading and installing Cursor:

1. Download the Cursor from Official website.
2. Login to your Cursor account.
3. Then navigate to setting and select MCP Tools tab.

4. Click “Add Custom MCP”, then paste the following JSON into the mcp.json file and save your changes.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Pine": {
      "url": "https://mcp.pinelabs.com/sse",
      "headers": {
        "x-business-name": "merchant_business_name"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Note:

• Replace merchant_business_name with your actual business name in the headers object.

Once the MCP servers are successfully connected, a green indicator icon will appear next to each connected server, confirming the active connection.

You can use the cursor chat to utilize the Pine Labs Online MCP Server.