@privacy-com/privacy-mcp

Local MCP server for the Privacy.com API. Manage virtual cards, transactions, and spend controls through any MCP-compatible AI client.

For a hosted option that requires no installation, use the remote MCP server at https://mcp.privacy.com/mcp.

Prerequisites

• Node.js >= 20
• Privacy.com Account
• Privacy.com API key

Available Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | list_cards | List virtual cards with pagination | | create_card | Create a virtual card with type, spend controls, and memo | | get_card | Get card details by token | | pause_card | Pause a card to temporarily block transactions | | unpause_card | Unpause a previously paused card | | close_card | Permanently close a card (irreversible) | | update_card_memo | Update a card's memo (friendly name) | | update_card_spend_limit | Update a card's spend limit and reset duration | | get_pan | Get full card number (PAN), CVV, and expiry | | list_transactions | List transactions with filtering by card, date range, and result |

Spend limits are specified in dollars (e.g. 25.00), not cents.

Configuration

Install the Privacy MCP server with your client.

Standard config works in most tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "privacy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@privacy-com/privacy-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVACY_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use the Claude Code CLI to add the Privacy MCP server:

claude mcp add privacy npx @privacy-com/privacy-mcp -e PRIVACY_API_KEY=your-api-key

Or add to your project settings (.mcp.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "privacy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@privacy-com/privacy-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVACY_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "privacy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@privacy-com/privacy-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVACY_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to your Cursor MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "privacy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@privacy-com/privacy-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVACY_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

In ChatGPT desktop app, go to Settings → Tools → Add and configure:

• Type: stdio
• Command: npx @privacy-com/privacy-mcp
• Environment: PRIVACY_API_KEY=your-api-key

Requires a ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription with Developer Mode enabled.

Add to your openclaw.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "privacy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@privacy-com/privacy-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVACY_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}