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Introduction to PayPal AI agents for developers

Welcome to PayPal's comprehensive AI agent development platform, designed to revolutionize how you build and deploy intelligent commerce automation solutions. Our suite of AI-powered tools enables developers to create sophisticated agents that can autonomously handle complex payment workflows, customer interactions, and business operations within the PayPal ecosystem.

Key features of PayPal AI tools and resources​

PayPal AI agents are intelligent software systems that leverage artificial intelligence to autonomously perform commerce-related tasks using PayPal's robust APIs and services. These agents can process payments, manage subscriptions, handle disputes, automate invoicing, and provide customer support—all while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance that PayPal is known for.

Key features of PayPal agents and AI tools and resources include:

  • Seamless integration: Built natively on PayPal's infrastructure, our AI agents provide direct access to payment processing, financial data, and commerce APIs without complex middleware or authentication layers.
  • Intelligent automation: Leverage advanced AI capabilities to automate repetitive tasks, make data-driven decisions, and provide personalized customer experiences at scale.
  • Developer-friendly tools: Our comprehensive toolkit includes everything you need, from quickstart guides to advanced MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, to build, test, and deploy agents efficiently.
  • Enterprise-grade security: All agents operate within PayPal's secure environment, ensuring PCI compliance and protecting sensitive financial data throughout every transaction.
  • Scalable architecture: Whether you're building a simple payment bot or a complex multi-agent commerce system, our platform scales to meet your needs.

Getting started​

This documentation provides essential pathways and supporting information for building with PayPal AI agents:

  • Agent toolkit quickstart guide: Jump right in with step-by-step instructions to create your first PayPal AI agent in minutes.
  • MCP server quickstart guide: Leverage the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for advanced agent-to-agent communication and complex workflow orchestration.
  • LLM integration quickstart guide: Integrate directly with LLM platforms, like OpenAI and Anthropic, for enhanced AI capabilities.
  • Tools reference: Explore our comprehensive development toolkit with pre-built components, SDKs, and integration libraries.

Whether you're building your first payment automation agent or scaling enterprise commerce workflows, these resources provide everything you need to leverage PayPal's AI-powered commerce platform effectively. When you're ready to integrate with your favorite LLM or add agents to your site or workflow, explore the documentation to get started, and unlock the full potential of PayPal AI agents in your applications.