The Orbital API Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables AI-powered code editors like Cursor and Windsurf, plus general-purpose tools like Claude Desktop, to interact directly with Orbital APIs and documentation.

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that allows AI applications to securely access external data sources and tools. The Orbital API MCP server provides AI agents with:

Direct API access to Orbital API functionality
Documentation search capabilities
Real-time data from the Orbital API documentation as well as from requests made
Code generation assistance for Orbital API integrations

Orbital Documentation MCP Server Setup

Orbital hosts a remote MCP server at https://docs.getorbital.com/mcp. Add this MCP server to your AI development tool configuration. If your APIs require authentication, pass headers through query parameters or the header configuration your MCP client supports.

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orbital": {
      "url": "https://docs.getorbital.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Testing Your MCP Setup

Test the MCP server connection before you rely on generated code or API answers. This confirms that your AI tool can reach Orbital documentation and use the MCP server successfully.

Open your AI editor (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
Start a new chat with the AI assistant
Send a documentation question such as:
- "How do I create a Binance Pay invoice in Orbital?"
- "Show me an example request for generating an EPP signature."
- "What parameters does the Create Crypto Payout endpoint require?"

If the connection works, the AI can search Orbital documentation and interact with Orbital APIs through the MCP server.