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Paypal Integration

A solid PayPal integration guide that covers the essentials without getting lost in the weeds. Walks you through Express Checkout with their JavaScript SDK, server-side order creation and capture using the REST API, and proper IPN handling for payment notifications. The code examples are practical, showing real authentication flows, webhook verification, and subscription setup. Most helpful when you need to add PayPal payments to an existing app and want to avoid the common pitfalls around payment verification and duplicate transaction handling. Covers both one-time payments and recurring billing scenarios.

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$ npx -y skills add wshobson/agents --skill paypal-integration --agent claude-code

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PayPal Integration

Master PayPal payment integration including Express Checkout, IPN handling, recurring billing, and refund workflows.

When to Use This Skill

  • Integrating PayPal as a payment option
  • Implementing express checkout flows
  • Setting up recurring billing with PayPal
  • Processing refunds and payment disputes
  • Handling PayPal webhooks (IPN)
  • Supporting international payments
  • Implementing PayPal subscriptions

Core Concepts

1. Payment Products

PayPal Checkout

  • One-time payments
  • Express checkout experience
  • Guest and PayPal account payments

PayPal Subscriptions

  • Recurring billing
  • Subscription plans
  • Automatic renewals

PayPal Payouts

  • Send money to multiple recipients
  • Marketplace and platform payments

2. Integration Methods

Client-Side (JavaScript SDK)

  • Smart Payment Buttons
  • Hosted payment flow
  • Minimal backend code

Server-Side (REST API)

  • Full control over payment flow
  • Custom checkout UI
  • Advanced features

3. IPN (Instant Payment Notification)

  • Webhook-like payment notifications
  • Asynchronous payment updates
  • Verification required

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Repository
github.com/wshobson/agents
Category
Finance & Trading

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