10 MCP Servers for Entrepreneurs Using AI

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) revolutionizes entrepreneurs' interaction with essential business tools and services. Much like USB standardized hardware connections, MCP standardizes how AI assistants can securely connect with external systems and APIs. This creates a powerful bridge between your AI assistant and critical business services—whether you're managing payments, handling email campaigns, or tracking projects.

MCP offers an advantage for entrepreneurs juggling multiple responsibilities and platforms: the ability to access and control various business tools through natural language conversations with AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. I've identified ten MCP servers specifically built to support entrepreneurial functions, covering everything from e-commerce and payments to project management and customer communications.

E-commerce and payments

1. Shopify Dev MCP by Shopify (188 ⭐ on Github)

This official Shopify MCP server bridges the gap between AI assistants and Shopify's extensive development ecosystem, giving entrepreneurs direct access to documentation and API capabilities through natural language.

Tools available

Tool name	Description
`search_dev_docs`	Search the official Shopify.dev documentation.
`introspect_admin_schema`	Access and search the Shopify Admin GraphQL schema.

This server also includes a helpful prompt:

Prompt name	Description
`shopify_admin_graphql`	Helps you write GraphQL operations for the Shopify Admin API

External APIs and technologies

Node.js: The runtime environment for executing JavaScript/TypeScript code.
TypeScript: The programming language used, adding static typing to JavaScript.
Zod: A TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation library.
Shopify Dev Documentation Search: Fetches from https://shopify.dev/admin/api/search-all.json.
Shopify Admin GraphQL API Schema: A pre-downloaded schema stored in the repository.
Vitest: A testing framework for ensuring code reliability.

Configuration requirements

Good news! This server requires no explicit API keys, making it particularly easy to get started. The tools interact with publicly accessible documentation and schema information.

This server is perfect for entrepreneurs building or managing Shopify stores who need quick access to documentation and GraphQL schema details without switching contexts from their AI assistant.

2. Stripe Agent Toolkit by Stripe (668 ⭐ on Github)

The Stripe Agent Toolkit brings secure payment functionality to your AI assistant, enabling natural language interaction with one of the world's leading payment processors. This robust toolkit can be used as an MCP server, offering comprehensive control over your Stripe account.

Tools available

Tool name	Description
`customers.create`	Create a new customer
`customers.read`	Read customer information
`products.create`	Create a new product
`products.read`	Read product information
`prices.create`	Create a new price
`prices.read`	Read price information
`paymentLinks.create`	Create a new payment link
`invoices.create`	Create a new invoice
`invoices.update`	Update an existing invoice
`invoiceItems.create`	Create a new invoice item
`balance.read`	Retrieve balance information
`refunds.create`	Create a new refund
`paymentIntents.read`	Read payment intent information
`subscriptions.read`	Read subscription information
`subscriptions.update`	Update subscription information
`subscriptions.cancel`	Cancel a subscription
`coupons.create`	Create a new coupon
`coupons.read`	Read coupon information
`documentation.read`	Search Stripe documentation
`disputes.update`	Update a dispute
`disputes.list`	List all disputes

External APIs and technologies

Stripe API: The core integration for payment processing functionality.
OpenAI API: Used in examples for powering AI agents that utilize the Stripe tools.
LangChain: Framework integration for building LLM applications with Stripe tools.
CrewAI: Integration for collaborative multi-agent systems in Python.
Vercel AI SDK: Integration for building AI-powered interfaces with metered billing.
Node.js: The runtime environment for the TypeScript version.
Python: The runtime environment for the Python version.
Zod: Used for schema validation of Stripe API functions.

Configuration requirements

STRIPE_SECRET_KEY: Your Stripe account's secret key for authenticated API calls.
OPENAI_API_KEY: Required if using examples that leverage OpenAI's models.
BRAINTRUST_API_KEY: Only needed for running agent evaluations.
EMAIL_ADDRESS, EMAIL_PASSWORD: For the Python email customer support example.
LANGSMITH_API_KEY: Optional, for tracing when using LangChain with LangSmith.

This toolkit is particularly valuable for entrepreneurs handling e-commerce operations, subscription services, or any business model requiring flexible payment processing capabilities.

3. PayPal Agent Toolkit by PayPal (51 ⭐ on Github)

The PayPal MCP server, part of their Agent Toolkit, empowers entrepreneurs to manage PayPal services directly through natural language interactions with AI assistants. This server covers a wide range of PayPal functionalities, from creating invoices to processing payments and managing disputes.

Tools available

Category	Tool name	Description
Invoices	`create_invoice`	Create a new invoice in the PayPal system.
	`list_invoices`	List invoices with optional pagination and filtering.
	`get_invoice`	Retrieve details of a specific invoice.
	`send_invoice`	Send an invoice to recipients.
	`send_invoice_reminder`	Send a reminder for an existing invoice.
	`cancel_sent_invoice`	Cancel a sent invoice.
	`generate_invoice_qr_code`	Generate a QR code for an invoice.
Payments	`create_order`	Create an order in PayPal system based on provided details.
	`get_order`	Retrieve the details of an order.
	`pay_order`	Process payment for an authorized order.
Dispute management	`list_disputes`	Retrieve a summary of all open disputes.
	`get_dispute`	Retrieve detailed information of a specific dispute.
	`accept_dispute_claim`	Accept a dispute claim.
Catalog management	`create_product`	Create a new product in the PayPal catalog.
	`list_products`	List products with optional pagination and filtering.
	`show_product_details`	Retrieve details of a specific product.
	`update_product`	Update an existing product.
Subscription management.	`create_subscription_plan`	Create a new subscription plan.
	`list_subscription_plans`	List subscription plans.
	`show_subscription_plan_details`	Retrieve details of a specific subscription plan.
	`create_subscription`	Create a new subscription.
	`show_subscription_details`	Retrieve details of a specific subscription.
	`cancel_subscription`	Cancel an active subscription.
Reporting/insights	`list_transactions`	List transactions with optional pagination and filtering.

External APIs and technologies

PayPal REST API: Provides access to all PayPal services.
Node.js: Server runtime (requires v18+).
Model Context Protocol: Implemented using @modelcontextprotocol/sdk.
Supporting Libraries: @paypal/agent-toolkit, colors (for console output styling).

Configuration requirements

PAYPAL_ACCESS_TOKEN: Authentication key for PayPal API access, generated from your PayPal Developer Dashboard.
PAYPAL_ENVIRONMENT: Specifies whether to use the testing (SANDBOX) or live (PRODUCTION) environment. Defaults to SANDBOX.

This server is ideal for entrepreneurs managing PayPal-based payment processes, subscriptions, or e-commerce operations who want to streamline invoice creation, payment management, and dispute resolution through natural language commands.

Project management and task tracking

4. MCP ClickUp by mikah13 (1 ⭐ on Github)

This MCP server connects AI assistants with ClickUp, a popular project management platform. It enables entrepreneurs to manage tasks and projects through natural language.

Tools available

Tool name	Description	Required inputs
`clickup_authenticate`	Authenticate with ClickUp API	api_token, workspace_id
`clickup_get_task`	Retrieve a task by its standard ClickUp Task ID	api_token, task_id
`clickup_get_task_by_custom_id`	Retrieve a task using its Custom ID	api_token, custom_id, workspace_id
`clickup_get_tasks`	Retrieve multiple tasks by their standard ClickUp Task IDs	api_token, workspace_id, task_ids (array)

External APIs and technologies

ClickUp API: The core integration for task management functionality.
Node.js: Runtime environment for the server.
TypeScript: Programming language for improved type safety.
Zod: For schema validation of inputs and outputs.
Docker: Included for containerized deployment.
tsup: Tool for bundling and building TypeScript code.
@changesets/cli: For version management and releases.

Configuration requirements

CLICKUP_API_TOKEN: Your personal ClickUp API token (found in ClickUp Settings → Apps → Generate API Token).
CLICKUP_WORKSPACE_ID: The ID of your ClickUp workspace (visible in the URL when using ClickUp in a browser).

This server is perfect for entrepreneurs using ClickUp for project management who want to quickly check task details or retrieve project information without switching away from their AI assistant.

5. Vercel MCP Server by Gal Havkin (28 ⭐ on Github)

This comprehensive MCP server empowers entrepreneurs to manage their Vercel-hosted websites and applications through natural language interactions with AI assistants, offering complete control over projects, deployments, domains, and team management.

Tools available

This server offers an impressive 100+ tools across several categories:

Category	Sample tools
Team management	`create_team, delete_team, get_team, list_teams, update_team, list_team_members, invite_team_member`
Project ,anagement	`list_projects, create_project, delete_project, update_project, pause_project, add_project_member`
Deployment management	`create_deployment, cancel_deployment, get_deployment, delete_deployment, list_deployment, promote_deployment`
Domain & DNS	`add_domain, remove_domain, get_domain, list_domains, domain_check, domain_buy, create_dns_record`
Environment & Config	`add_env, update_env, delete_env, get_env, list_env, create_edge_config, update_edge_config`
Access control/security	`create_access_group, delete_access_group, create_auth_token, delete_auth_token, update_firewall_config`
Monitoring & logging	`^{logdrain_create, logdrain_delete, create_webhook, delete_webhook, list_webhooks, send_web_vitals}`
User management	`delete_user, get_user, list_user_events`
Environments & secrets	`create_environment, delete_environment, create_secret, update_secret_name, delete_secret`

External APIs and technologies

Vercel API: Core dependency for interacting with Vercel services.
Node.js: Runtime environment for executing the server.
TypeScript: Language used for building the server with static typing.
Zod: For schema validation of API requests and responses.

Configuration requirements

Vercel Access Token: Generated from your Vercel account settings (https://vercel.com/account/tokens).

If you’re curious, you can also run MCP servers on Vercel itself. This server is invaluable for entrepreneurs running websites or applications on Vercel who want to manage their hosting infrastructure, deployments, domains, and team access without leaving their AI assistant workflow.

Communication and marketing

6. Mailgun MCP Server by Mailgun (14 ⭐ on Github)

Another official implementation, the Mailgun MCP Server provides entrepreneurs with a natural language interface to their email campaigns, delivery metrics, and domain management through Mailgun's comprehensive email delivery platform.

Tools available

This server dynamically generates tools based on the Mailgun OpenAPI specification, covering categories such as:

Category	Sample operations
Messages	Send Email, Send MIME Email, Retrieve Stored Email
Domains	Create Domain, Get Domains, Verify Domain, Update Domain, Manage Domain Tracking
Webhooks	Create Webhook, Get Webhooks, Update Webhook, Delete Webhook
IPs / IP pools	List IPs, Get IP Details, Assign IP to Domain, Manage IP Pools
Events / logs	Get Events, Get Logs
Stats / metrics	Get Stats, Get Metrics
Tags	List Tags, Get Tag, Update Tag, Delete Tag, Get Tag Stats
Suppressions	Manage Bounces, Manage Complaints, Manage Unsubscribes, Manage Whitelists
Routes	Create Route, Get Routes, Update Route, Delete Route
Mailing lists	Create Mailing List, Get Mailing Lists, Manage Members
Templates	Create Template, Get Templates, Update Template, Delete Template, Manage Template Versions
Account management	Update Account Settings, Manage Subaccounts, Manage API Keys

External APIs and technologies

Mailgun API: The primary API for email delivery and management.
Node.js: Runtime environment for the server.
js-yaml: Library for parsing the OpenAPI specification.
Zod: Used for schema validation based on the OpenAPI spec.
Jest: Testing framework for ensuring code reliability.

Configuration requirements

MAILGUN_API_KEY: Your API key for authenticating with Mailgun.

This server is particularly valuable for entrepreneurs managing email marketing campaigns, transactional emails, or email-based customer communications who want to monitor performance and adjust settings without switching away from their AI assistant.

7. PostHog MCP by PostHog (29 ⭐ on Github)

PostHog's MCP server connects AI assistants to their powerful product analytics platform, enabling entrepreneurs to access critical user behavior data and analytics through natural language queries.

Tools available

Tool name	Description
`list_posthog_projects`	Lists all available PostHog projects in your organization
`create_posthog_annotation`	Creates annotations in PostHog projects
`list_posthog_insights`	Lists insights for a specified project
`search_posthog_insights`	Searches for insights by name
`get_posthog_insight_details`	Retrieves detailed information about a specific insight
`search_docs`	Searches PostHog documentation using Inkeep

External APIs and technologies

PostHog API: Core API for accessing analytics, projects, and insights.
Inkeep API: For documentation search functionality.
HTTPX: Asynchronous HTTP client for API requests.
FastMCP: Library for building MCP servers in Python.
Python: Programming language used for implementation.
Python-dotenv: For environment variable management.

Configuration requirements

PERSONAL_API_KEY: PostHog API key with appropriate permissions.
POSTHOG_REGION: "us" or "eu" (defaults to "us").
Inkeep Configuration (optional): For documentation search capabilities.

This server is best suited to data-driven entrepreneurs who rely on PostHog for product analytics, allowing them to quickly access user behavior insights, create annotations for significant events, and search for specific metrics through natural language interactions.

Specialized business tools

8. UseGrant MCP Server by UseGrantHQ

The UseGrant MCP Server bridges AI assistants with the UseGrant platform, a specialized service for managing permissions and access control for applications. This MCP server enables entrepreneurs to manage their access control policies organically, through natural language.

Tools available

Tool name	Description
`list_providers`	List all providers
`create_provider`	Create a new provider
`get_provider`	Get a provider by ID
`delete_provider`	Delete a provider
`list_clients`	List all clients for a provider
`create_client`	Create a new client for a provider
`get_client`	Get client details by provider and client ID
`delete_client`	Delete a client from a provider
`list_domains`	List all domains for a provider
`add_domain`	Add a domain to a provider
`get_domain`	Get a domain by provider and domain ID
`delete_domain`	Delete a domain from a provider
`verify_domain`	Verify a domain for a provider
`create_access_token`	Create a new access token for a client
`list_tenants`	List all tenants
`create_tenant`	Create a new tenant
`get_tenant`	Get a tenant by ID
`delete_tenant`	Delete a tenant
`list_tenant_providers`	List all providers for a tenant
`create_tenant_provider`	Create a new provider for a tenant
`get_tenant_provider`	Get a provider for a tenant
`delete_tenant_provider`	Delete a provider for a tenant
`list_tenant_provider_policies`	List all policies for a tenant provider
`create_tenant_provider_policy`	Create a new policy for a tenant provider
`get_tenant_provider_policy`	Get a policy for a tenant provider
`delete_tenant_provider_policy`	Delete a policy for a tenant provider
`validate_access_token`	Validate an access token for a tenant (as a prompt)

External APIs and technologies

UseGrant API: Core integration for access control management.
Node.js: Runtime environment for the server.
TypeScript: Programming language used for type safety.
Zod: For schema validation of API interactions.

Configuration requirements

USEGRANT_API_KEY: Required for authentication with the UseGrant API.

This server is particularly applicable for entrepreneurs building multi-tenant applications or systems requiring sophisticated access control, allowing them to manage permissions and access policies through straightforward natural language commands.

9. Google Patents MCP by KunihiroS (3 ⭐ on Github)

A favorite of mine, this specialized MCP server connects AI assistants to the SerpApi Google Patents API, enabling entrepreneurs to conduct thorough patent searches through natural language queries, which is invaluable for research, innovation protection, and competitive analysis.

Tools available

Tool name	Description
`search_patents`	Searches Google Patents via SerpApi

This tool supports detailed patent searches using parameters like keywords, date ranges, inventors, assignees, country codes, language, status, and type, with sorting and pagination capabilities.

External APIs and technologies

SerpApi Google Patents API: The core service for performing patent searches.
Node.js: Runtime environment for the server.
TypeScript: Programming language adding static typing.
node-fetch: For making HTTP requests to SerpApi.
dotenv: For managing environment variables.
winston: For logging functionality.

Configuration requirements

SERPAPI_API_KEY: Required for authenticating with the SerpApi service.
LOG_LEVEL (optional): Controls logging verbosity (default: "info").

The search functionality is particularly valuable for entrepreneurs involved in research and development, intellectual property management, or competitive analysis who need to efficiently search and analyze patent information without disrupting their workflow.

10. Grants Search MCP by Saksham Adhikari (2 ⭐ on Github)

Finding funding is hard. This MCP server connects AI assistants to government grant information, helping entrepreneurs discover funding opportunities through the Simpler Grants API using natural language queries.

Tools available

Tool name	Description	Input parameters
`search-grants`	Search for available government grants	`query` (string), `page` (number, default: 1), `grantsPerPage` (number, default: 3)

External APIs and technologies

Simpler Grants API: Connection to grant information (currently in alpha).
Node.js & TypeScript: Foundation for the server implementation.
axios: Library for making HTTP requests to the Simpler Grants API.
dotenv: Utility for loading configuration from environment variables.

Configuration requirements

API_KEY: Required for authenticating with the Simpler Grants API.

Entrepreneurs seeking funding opportunities or grants for their business ventures, will find this tool offering a streamlined way to search and evaluate potential funding sources through natural language interactions.

Comparative analysis

Tool count and functionality

MCP server	Number of tools	E-commerce	Payments	Project management	Analytics	Communication	Research
Shopify Dev MCP	2 + 1 prompt	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Stripe Agent Toolkit	21+	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
PayPal Agent Toolkit	25+	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌
MCP ClickUp	4	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌
Vercel MCP Server	100+	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌
Mailgun MCP Server	50+ (dynamic)	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌
PostHog MCP	6	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅
UseGrant MCP Server	25+	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Google Patents MCP	1	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Grants Search MCP	1	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅

MCP ecosystem integration support

If a compatibility is crossed out, it may still work – it was just not an explicitly mentioned compatibility in the repo.

MCP server	Claude Desktop	Cursor	Cline	Mentioned integrations
Shopify Dev MCP	✅	✅	✅	Any MCP client
Stripe Agent Toolkit	✅	✅	✅	OpenAI, LangChain, CrewAI, Vercel AI SDK
PayPal Agent Toolkit	✅	✅	✅	Any MCP client
MCP ClickUp	✅	✅	❓	Smithery CLI
Vercel MCP Server	✅	✅	❓	Codeium Cascade
Mailgun MCP Server	✅	✅	❓	Any MCP client
PostHog MCP	✅	❓	❓	Any MCP client
UseGrant MCP Server	✅	✅	❓	MCP Inspector
Google Patents MCP	✅	✅	✅	Any MCP client
Grants Search MCP	✅	✅	❓	Any MCP client

Using these MCP servers together

These MCP servers can work together synergistically, creating workflows that leverage each tool's strengths. Some of my ideas for this are as follows.

1. E-commerce venture launch and management

Scenario: An entrepreneur launching and managing an e-commerce business.

Use Shopify Dev MCP to research and implement API features for your store
Set up payment processing with Stripe Agent Toolkit or PayPal Agent Toolkit
Manage inventory and track customer communications via Mailgun MCP Server
Analyze customer behavior and product performance with PostHog MCP
Manage your website hosting and deployments with Vercel MCP Server
Organize team tasks and track project milestones using MCP ClickUp

This integration creates a seamless workflow where your AI assistant helps you manage the entire e-commerce lifecycle, from website deployment to payment processing and customer communications, all through natural language.

2. Startup funding and growth

Scenario: An entrepreneur seeking funding and managing early-stage growth.

Discover potential grants using Grants Search MCP
Research patent landscape and protect intellectual property via Google Patents MCP
Set up secure access control for your application with UseGrant MCP Server
Track progress and manage development sprints with MCP ClickUp
Monitor user metrics and product-market fit with PostHog MCP

This combination enables a comprehensive approach to securing funding and establishing a solid foundation for growth, allowing entrepreneurs to connect disparate aspects of their business through a single AI interface.

3. Digital marketing campaign

Scenario: An entrepreneur managing a comprehensive digital marketing strategy.

Create and send email campaigns through Mailgun MCP Server
Set up Shopify store promotions via Shopify Dev MCP
Process payments and create special offers using Stripe Agent Toolkit
Monitor campaign performance and user behavior with PostHog MCP
Manage team tasks and campaign milestones using MCP ClickUp

This workflow enables end-to-end marketing campaign management, from planning and execution to analysis and optimization, all through natural language interaction with your AI assistant.

Why MCP servers matter for entrepreneurs

These MCP servers represent a fundamental shift in how entrepreneurs can interact with their essential business tools:

1. Unified interface

Rather than switching between multiple tools and platforms, entrepreneurs can interact with all their business services through a single conversational interface with their AI assistant.

2. Natural language access

MCP servers allow entrepreneurs to interact with complex systems using natural language rather than learning specific query languages or navigation paths, making critical business data and operations more accessible.

3. Cross-tool insights

By bringing multiple data sources together through a single AI assistant, entrepreneurs can more easily identify patterns and connections that might be missed when using tools in isolation.

4. Time savings

Routine tasks like creating invoices, checking analytics, or managing deployments can be accomplished in seconds through conversation rather than through multiple clicks and navigation.

The Future of entrepreneurial tools

The MCP servers we've explored represent the beginning of a new paradigm in how entrepreneurs interact with their essential business tools—one where AI assistants serve as intelligent interfaces to critical services rather than just conversational partners.

As the MCP ecosystem grows, we can expect even more integrations covering the full spectrum of entrepreneurial tools, from market research to customer support. Whether you're processing payments, managing projects, analyzing user behavior, or researching potential opportunities, these MCP servers offer a glimpse into the future of AI-assisted entrepreneurship, where your tools adapt to your natural workflow rather than forcing you to adapt to theirs.

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1. Shopify Dev MCP by Shopify (188 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

2. Stripe Agent Toolkit by Stripe (668 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

3. PayPal Agent Toolkit by PayPal (51 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

4. MCP ClickUp by mikah13 (1 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

5. Vercel MCP Server by Gal Havkin (28 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

6. Mailgun MCP Server by Mailgun (14 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

7. PostHog MCP by PostHog (29 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

8. UseGrant MCP Server by UseGrantHQ

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

9. Google Patents MCP by KunihiroS (3 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

10. Grants Search MCP by Saksham Adhikari (2 ⭐ on Github)

Tools available

External APIs and technologies

Configuration requirements

Tool count and functionality

MCP ecosystem integration support

1. E-commerce venture launch and management

2. Startup funding and growth

3. Digital marketing campaign

1. Unified interface

2. Natural language access

3. Cross-tool insights

4. Time savings

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