GoldBean - Baidu AI API Marketplace with x402 Micropayments

by wuzenghai616-lang

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Baidu AI for AI agents — OCR, TTS, LLM. 47 endpoints (26 paid + 21 free). No API key. Pay per call with USDC.

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Author: wuzenghai616-lang
GitHub stars: 1
Downloads: 451
Categories: Other, AI, API, Developer Tools

- 47 API routes (26 paid, 21 free) covering Baidu AI and HelixFold3.
- x402 micropayments with USDC on Base ($0.01–$0.05 per call).
- Free tier: 20 free API calls per registration, no wallet required.
- Supports PayPal and Alipay for prepaid credit purchases.
- MCP compatible with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, Codex, Continue.
- No Chinese phone number, KYC, or subscription needed.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name GoldBean - Baidu AI API Marketplace with x402 Micropayments

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install the MCP server via npx goldbean-mcp and add it to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Continue). Register for 20 free API calls using a curl POST to https://goldbean-api.xyz/paid/user/register and then use the returned API key to call endpoints. For paid calls, set up a USDC wallet on Base network, or use PayPal/Alipay for prepaid credits.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "goldbean - baidu ai api marketplace with x402 micropayments": {
            "goldbean": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "goldbean-mcp-server"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "goldbean": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "-y",
            "goldbean-mcp-server"
        ],
        "env": {
            "GOLDBEAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
        }
    }
}

🫘 GoldBean — Payment-Powered AI API Gateway

> Access Baidu AI (OCR, Translation, TTS, ASR, LLM) from anywhere — no Chinese phone number required

GoldBean is a pay-per-use AI API gateway. Access Baidu AI products (OCR, TTS, ASR, Translation, NLP, Face Detection, Image Analysis) and HelixFold3 protein structure prediction — all through a unified API with x402 USDC micropayments.
> x402 is the open standard for crypto micropayments over HTTP. Learn more at x402.org

No subscription. No KYC. Pay cents per call.

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✨ Features

| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| 47 API Routes (26 paid + 21 free) | OCR, TTS, ASR, Translation, LLM Chat, Face Detection, NLP, Image, HelixFold3 |
| x402 Micropayments | Pay $0.01–$0.05 per call with USDC on Base network |
| Free Tier | 20 free API calls per registration — no wallet needed |
| PayPal & Alipay | Also supported for prepaid credits |
| MCP Compatible | Works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, Codex, Continue |
| Baidu AI Powered | Enterprise-grade AI from China's leading AI platform |
| HelixFold3 | Nature-published, AlphaFold3-class protein/RNA structure prediction |

---

🤔 Why GoldBean?

> Need Baidu OCR but don't have a Chinese phone number?

GoldBean is the easiest way for overseas developers to use Baidu AI APIs without a Chinese phone number, real-name verification, or WeChat Pay.

- ✅ Use Baidu API without registration — no Chinese ID, no real-name auth
- ✅ Baidu OCR API without Chinese phone — just sign up with any email
- ✅ No KYC, no subscription — pay cents per call via USDC, PayPal, or Alipay
- ✅ Free credits to start — 20 free API calls, no wallet required
- ✅ Works globally — no mainland China restrictions for foreign users

Whether you need Baidu OCR for document scanning, Baidu Translation for multilingual text, or Baidu ASR/TTS for voice processing — GoldBean unlocks it all without the registration barriers.

---

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install the MCP Server

npx goldbean-mcp

2. Add to Your MCP Client

Claude Desktop / Cursor / Continue:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goldbean": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["goldbean-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

3. Use Free Credits (No Wallet)

```bash

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From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

🫘 GoldBean — Payment-Powered AI API Gateway

✨ Features

🤔 Why GoldBean?

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install the MCP Server

2. Add to Your MCP Client

3. Use Free Credits (No Wallet)

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