x402tools

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

10 pay-per-call tools for AI agents: QR, screenshots, DNS, OCR, PDF, email & more. USDC on Base.

No outside reports on file

x402tools reads local files and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesReads local filesNOTED
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (@x402-tools/mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @x402-tools/mcp

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About X402tools

X402tools is an MCP server focused on Files & documents and Communication: 10 pay-per-call tools for AI agents: QR, screenshots, DNS, OCR, PDF, email & more. USDC on Base.

It is published on npm as @x402-tools/mcp and hosted on GitHub at acrylicfiddle/x402-services. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files, connects to outside service api.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y @x402-tools/mcp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@x402-tools/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100

Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@x402-tools/mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install X402tools?

Run npx -y @x402-tools/mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/acrylicfiddle/x402-services.

Are there security reports about X402tools?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). X402tools currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is X402tools actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for X402tools yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-28). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/acrylicfiddle/x402-services before relying on it.

What are alternatives to X402tools?

Compare X402tools side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use X402tools? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

GitHub README Markdown:

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal

curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "acrylicfiddle-x402-services"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: x402tools
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/acrylicfiddle-x402-services
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads local files
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@x402-tools/mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @x402-tools/mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: acrylicfiddle
Source code: github.com/acrylicfiddle/x402-services
Install command: npm install @x402-tools/mcp
Est. context load: ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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