5paisa MCP AI - Setup Guide for Mac

1. Install Python

• Visit python.org
• Download python installer Download Python 3.13.4 and run it (Make sure to tick all the boxes while installation)
• Once installation is complete, search for Command Prompt in Windows search and run below command:

python3 ––version

You should be able to see version like 3.13.4

2. Install Node.js

• Visit nodejs.org
• Download the macOS Installer (.pkg)
• Install and verify in Terminal app by using below command:

node --version

3. Download the Project Code

• Download the ZIP from the GitHub repository
• Extract and open Terminal at the folder location

4. Run Setup Script

• Open terminal at downloaded folder and run below command.

./setup_shell.sh

5. Update Credentials

• Open creds.json file
• Add your 5paisa API keys (available after logging and generate in the dashboard)
• Set up TOTP by reactivating it in your 5paisa account which you can find under profile section once you login into 5paisa web
• Paste the TOTP secret and your login PIN into creds.json

6. Install Claude Desktop

• Download from claude.ai/download
• Move to a permanent location and run it

7. Configure Claude

• Go to Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config

• Paste the following into claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "5paisa-tools": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["<path-to-dist>/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

• Use Finder to get the full path to index.js (Right click the file and open get info) and replace <path-to-dist/index.js>
• Make sure to add index.js at the end
• Once you copy paste the path your file should look like:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "5paisa-tools": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/Users/nitish/downloads/5Paisa-MCP-Main/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }

}

8. Restart Claude

• Quit and relaunch