UBOS Asset Marketplace: MCP Server for Gotas Commerce - Empowering AI Agents with Crypto Payment Capabilities

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation. The UBOS Asset Marketplace is at the forefront of this revolution, offering a powerful solution for integrating cryptocurrency payments into AI-driven workflows: the MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server for Gotas Commerce.

This robust integration empowers AI agents, such as Claude, to seamlessly create and verify USDT (Tether) transactions via the Gotas Commerce API. By leveraging the MCP protocol, the server acts as a vital bridge, enabling AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools related to cryptocurrency payments. This opens up a myriad of use cases across various industries, streamlining payment processes, enhancing automation, and fostering new business models.

What is MCP and Why It Matters?

Before diving deeper, it’s crucial to understand the significance of MCP. MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). In essence, it provides a structured way for AI agents to interact with external systems. The MCP Server acts as an intermediary, translating complex API calls into simple, easily digestible instructions for AI models.

This standardization is critical because it allows AI agents to be more versatile and adaptable. Instead of being confined to pre-programmed tasks, they can dynamically interact with the real world, making decisions based on up-to-date information and executing actions through connected services.

Use Cases: Unleashing the Potential of AI-Powered Crypto Payments

The MCP Server for Gotas Commerce unlocks a wide array of use cases across diverse sectors. Here are some notable examples:

• E-commerce Automation: Imagine an AI-powered chatbot that not only assists customers with product inquiries but also facilitates secure USDT payments directly within the chat interface. The MCP Server enables this seamless integration, streamlining the purchasing process and enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Automated Invoicing and Payment Processing: Businesses can automate the creation and payment of invoices using AI agents. The agent can generate an invoice, provide payment details (including USDT wallet address), and track the payment status, all without human intervention.

• Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Applications: The MCP Server can be integrated into DeFi platforms to enable AI-driven portfolio management, automated trading strategies, and smart contract execution. AI agents can analyze market trends, identify investment opportunities, and execute trades using USDT, all within a secure and transparent environment.

• Content Monetization: Creators can leverage AI agents to manage subscriptions, micropayments, and other forms of content monetization. The MCP Server allows AI agents to handle USDT payments for access to premium content, exclusive features, or personalized experiences.

• Supply Chain Management: AI agents can automate payment settlements between suppliers and buyers using USDT. The MCP Server ensures secure and transparent transactions, reducing the risk of fraud and improving efficiency.

• Cross-Border Payments: Facilitate faster and cheaper cross-border payments using USDT. AI agents can handle currency conversions, payment routing, and compliance checks, simplifying international transactions.

Key Features: A Deep Dive into the MCP Server’s Capabilities

The MCP Server for Gotas Commerce is packed with features designed to streamline crypto payment integration and empower AI agents. Let’s explore some of its key capabilities:

• create-payment Tool: This tool is the cornerstone of the integration, enabling AI agents to create new USDT payment transactions. It requires several parameters, including the payment amount, currency (currently USDT), a return URL for customer redirection after payment, and an optional description. The tool returns a comprehensive JSON object containing all the necessary payment details, such as a unique payment ID, payment URL, wallet address, status (pending, completed, failed, expired), creation and expiration dates, and other relevant metadata.

• check-payment-status Tool: This tool allows AI agents to monitor the status of existing payments using their unique identifiers. It returns a JSON object with the current payment status, timestamps for creation, expiration, and completion (if applicable), and the blockchain transaction hash once the payment is confirmed.

• payment-status://{payment_id} Resource: This feature provides a simplified, formatted version of the payment status as an MCP resource. It returns a text-based representation of the payment information, including the identifier, status, value, timestamps, and description.

• create-payment-prompt Prompt: This guided prompt assists users in providing the necessary information to create a new payment. It simplifies the payment creation process by guiding users through the required parameters.

Technical Architecture: Bridging the Gap Between AI and Crypto

The MCP Server acts as an abstraction layer on top of the Gotas Commerce API, translating the API’s capabilities into tools, resources, and prompts that are easily accessible to AI agents. This architecture ensures seamless communication and efficient data exchange.

The communication flow can be visualized as follows:

┌────────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ AI Assistant ├────┤ MCP Server ├────┤ Gotas API │ │ (e.g., Claude)│ │ (FastAPI) │ │ Commerce │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └────────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └──────────────────┘

Getting Started: Installation and Configuration

Integrating the MCP Server into your AI workflows is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Clone the Repository:

   bash git clone https://github.com/caiovicentino/mcpGOTAS.git cd mcpGOTAS

2. Install Dependencies:

   bash pip install -r requirements.txt

   Alternatively, you can use the automated setup script:

   bash ./setup.bat

3. Configure Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file with the following values:

   GOTAS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here GOTAS_BASE_URL=https://commerce.gotas.com

   • Remember to obtain your Gotas Commerce API key from commerce.gotas.com.

4. Run the MCP Server:

   bash uvicorn src.gotas_mcp_server:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000

5. Integrate with Claude Desktop:

   bash python install_claude.py

   Alternatively, install manually:

   bash mcp install src.gotas_mcp_server.py

UBOS Platform: The Foundation for AI Agent Development

The UBOS Asset Marketplace is part of the broader UBOS (Unified Business Orchestration System) platform, a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform designed to empower businesses across all departments with AI capabilities.

UBOS provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services for:

• Orchestrating AI Agents: UBOS allows you to design and manage complex workflows involving multiple AI agents, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient task execution.

• Connecting AI Agents with Enterprise Data: UBOS provides secure and reliable data connectors that allow AI agents to access and process your enterprise data, enabling data-driven decision-making.

• Building Custom AI Agents: UBOS offers a low-code/no-code environment for building custom AI agents tailored to your specific needs. You can leverage your own LLM models and integrate them with UBOS’s pre-built components.

• Developing Multi-Agent Systems: UBOS supports the development of multi-agent systems, where multiple AI agents work together to solve complex problems. This allows you to tackle challenges that are beyond the capabilities of individual AI agents.

By integrating the MCP Server for Gotas Commerce with the UBOS platform, you can unlock even greater potential for AI-driven automation and innovation. You can build AI agents that not only process information and make decisions but also execute financial transactions, all within a secure and governed environment.

Conclusion: Embrace the Future of AI-Powered Crypto Payments

The MCP Server for Gotas Commerce represents a significant step forward in the integration of AI and blockchain technology. By providing a standardized and accessible way for AI agents to interact with cryptocurrency payment systems, it unlocks a wealth of new possibilities for businesses and developers alike. As the AI landscape continues to evolve, the UBOS Asset Marketplace remains committed to providing innovative solutions that empower you to stay ahead of the curve. Embrace the future of AI-powered crypto payments and unlock the full potential of your AI workflows with the MCP Server for Gotas Commerce.