IBM Granite via x402 MCP Setup & Guide
io.github.nirholas/ibm-x402-mcp · v1.1.4
x402 pay-per-use IBM Granite AI: chat, code, embeddings, analysis, forecasting. Pay USDC per call.
Copy the install config on this page first, then verify docs and permissions upstream.
Overview
x402 pay-per-use IBM Granite AI: chat, code, embeddings, analysis, forecasting. Pay USDC per call. IBM Granite via x402 is a MCP Server listed from MCP Registry. Transports: stdio. This page includes an overview, setup tutorial, install commands, and use cases for Trae, Tongyi Lingma, Cursor, Claude Code, and VS Code.
Use cases
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- Open or create .cursor/mcp.json in your project root
- Click Copy config and paste; merge only this mcpServers entry if others exist
- Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets (see Environment variables below)
- Save, then Cmd+Shift+P → Reload Window
Pre-fill Environment Variables (Optional)
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Setup tutorial
- Open the IBM Granite via x402 page and confirm this MCP Server (source: MCP Registry).
- Copy the Cursor, Claude Code, or VS Code snippet.
- Merge it into mcpServers and replace env placeholders with real secrets.
- Reload the window, then call the MCP tools from your agent chat.
Install commands
Install commands and setup steps are in the HTML so search engines and no-JS browsers can read them without running client JavaScript.
Claude Code (local)
- Install Claude Code CLI
- Copy the command below, replace <placeholders> with real env values, then run in terminal
- See Environment variables below if listed
claude mcp add ibm-x402-mcp --env MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS=<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS> --env WATSONX_API_KEY=<WATSONX_API_KEY> -- npx -y @three-ws/ibm-x402-mcpCursor — .cursor/mcp.json (local)
- Open or create .cursor/mcp.json in your project root
- Click Copy config and paste; merge only this mcpServers entry if others exist
- Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets (see Environment variables below)
- Save, then Cmd+Shift+P → Reload Window
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}VS Code — .vscode/mcp.json (local)
- Install GitHub Copilot in VS Code with MCP support
- Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root
- Click Copy config and paste; merge only this mcpServers entry if others exist
- Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets
- Save and Developer: Reload Window
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Claude Desktop — claude_desktop_config.json (local)
- Open Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json (see remote guide for paths)
- Click Copy config and merge under mcpServers
- Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets
- Fully quit and restart Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Trae — .trae/mcp.json (local)
- Trae → Settings → MCP, or edit .trae/mcp.json / global mcp.json
- Click Copy config and merge mcpServers
- Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets
- Save and reload Trae
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Cherry Studio — MCP settings (local)
- Cherry Studio → Settings → MCP Servers → Add (STDIO)
- Or import JSON: click Copy config and merge mcpServers
- Replace <placeholders> in env; ensure Node.js / uv (npx, uvx) are installed
- Enable the server and check tools load
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Tongyi Lingma — MCP config (local)
- Lingma Settings → MCP → + → STDIO or config file
- Click Copy config and merge mcpServers
- Replace <placeholders> in env; need Node.js 18+ (npx) or uv (uvx)
- Confirm connected before using tools in agent chat
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Windsurf — mcp_config.json (local)
- Edit ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
- Click Copy config and merge mcpServers (stdio same as Cursor)
- Replace <placeholders> in env, save, refresh Cascade
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Cline — MCP Servers (local)
- Cline panel → Settings → MCP Servers
- Click Copy config and merge
- Replace <placeholders> in env, then save
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}WorkBuddy — .workbuddy/mcp.json (local)
- Edit ~/.workbuddy/mcp.json (user) or project .workbuddy/mcp.json
- Or Plugins → MCP Servers → Configure MCP and paste the JSON below
- Replace <placeholders> in env; on Windows prefer absolute paths for command/scripts
- Save, restart WorkBuddy, confirm connector status is green
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-x402-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@three-ws/ibm-x402-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "<MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS>",
"WATSONX_API_KEY": "<WATSONX_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Troubleshooting & Common ErrorsFAQ
Common connection errors and verified fixes for IBM Granite via x402
Getting 'connection closed' or exit code 1 in Cursor / Claude Code for IBM Granite via x402?
Usually caused by missing runtime paths or IDE environment inheritance. Fix steps: 1. Verify Node.js 18+ (npx) or Python 3.10+ (uvx) is installed; 2. Run 'which npx' or 'which uvx' in terminal, and replace 'command' with absolute path; 3. Reload or restart the client window after modifying config.
# Check binary path in terminal: which npx node -v
Getting 'spawn npx ENOENT' or 'command not found'?
The editor background process does not inherit your full terminal PATH. Solution: Globally install the package, or set the absolute binary path (e.g. C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd on Windows, or /usr/local/bin/npx on macOS).
Missing required environment variable or authentication failure?
IBM Granite via x402 requires environment variables (MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS、WATSONX_API_KEY). Ensure you have added valid keys under the 'env' object in your config file without trailing whitespace.
// .cursor/mcp.json 或 claude_desktop_config.json
{
"env": {
"MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS": "your_actual_key_here"
}
}Tool Mock Playground
SandboxIBM Granite via x402 Tool Interface Simulation · Preview tool schema & outputs without local runtime
{
"target": "IBM Granite via x402",
"action": "execute",
"options": {
"mode": "standard",
"timeoutMs": 5000
}
}Click 'Run Mock' above
to preview the raw response returned to the LLM
Decision Guide: Why & When to Use
Assess suitability before installing to save trial-and-error time
- PR review
- Changelog generation
- Cross-repo issue search
- Replacing human security audit
- Unauthorized repo access
IBM Granite via x402 + Scenario Prompt → Complete Agent Automation
MCP hands-on: install to visible results
Follow the full lab (expected UI/output + contrast checks). After installing this item, verify with the tutorial prompts.
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Unified Manifest
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"name": "MCP_SVM_PAYMENT_ADDRESS",
"description": "Solana wallet address that receives USDC payments from tool callers (server operator's receiving wallet). Required to accept x402 payments.",
"isRequired": true
},
{
"name": "WATSONX_API_KEY",
"description": "IBM Cloud API key used by the server to call watsonx.ai on behalf of end users. Create one at https://cloud.ibm.com/iam/apikeys.",
"isRequired": true,
"isSecret": true
},
{
"name": "WATSONX_PROJECT_ID",
"description": "watsonx.ai project id scoping all inference calls. Find it under your project → Manage → General → Project ID. Provide this or WATSONX_SPACE_ID."
},
{
"name": "WATSONX_SPACE_ID",
"description": "watsonx.ai deployment space id. Alternative to WATSONX_PROJECT_ID."
},
{
"name": "WATSONX_URL",
"description": "Regional watsonx.ai inference host. Defaults to https://us-south.ml.cloud.ibm.com. Other regions: eu-de, eu-gb, jp-tok, au-syd, ca-tor."
},
{
"name": "WATSONX_MODEL_ID",
"description": "Default chat/generation Granite model id. Defaults to ibm/granite-3-8b-instruct."
},
{
"name": "WATSONX_EMBED_MODEL_ID",
"description": "Default embedding model id. Defaults to ibm/granite-embedding-278m-multilingual."
},
{
"name": "X402_FEE_PAYER_SOLANA",
"description": "Solana account that sponsors transaction fees for x402 payments. Defaults to the three.ws fee payer."
},
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"name": "X402_FACILITATOR_URL",
"description": "x402 facilitator endpoint for payment verification and settlement. Defaults to https://facilitator.payai.network."
}
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"claude-desktop",
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"vscode",
"trae",
"cherry-studio",
"lingma",
"windsurf",
"cline",
"workbuddy"
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