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paypal-cli

Executes PayPal API operations including batch payouts, refunds, and transaction searches via command-line interface.

3|1|Updated May 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#finance#transactions#payouts#refunds#paypal
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adbertram/cli-tools --skill paypal-cli
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paypal-cli
Source: https://github.com/adbertram/cli-tools/tree/main/_repo/skills/paypal-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adbertram/cli-tools --skill paypal-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the need for manual browser navigation and repetitive data entry when managing PayPal payouts, refunds, and transaction reporting, providing a stable and auditable command-line interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Batch Payouts: Efficiently create and manage batch payments for multiple recipients using JSON-based input.
  • Automated Refunds: Execute full or partial refunds for direct captures or BrickLink-linked orders with built-in dry-run safety checks.
  • Transaction Reporting: Search and retrieve detailed transaction records across specific date ranges for accounting and reconciliation.

Quick Start

Use the paypal-cli to create a batch payout for a specific recipient by providing the receiver email and the payment amount.

Frequently Asked Questions about paypal-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate PayPal batch payouts from the command line?▼

PayPal batch payouts are automated by executing API operations through a dedicated command-line interface, creating and managing batch payments for multiple recipients using JSON-based input.

Can I process automated PayPal refunds for direct captures without using a browser?▼

Automated PayPal refunds for direct captures are processed via the command-line interface, executing full or partial refunds with built-in dry-run safety checks without manual browser navigation.

What is the best way to search PayPal transactions across specific date ranges for accounting?▼

The best way to search PayPal transactions for accounting is using the command-line interface to retrieve detailed transaction records across specific date ranges for automated reconciliation.

Do I need authenticated PayPal API access to run automated transaction workflows?▼

Authenticated access to PayPal API endpoints is required to execute automated transaction workflows, alongside local browser-session state for unified transaction operations.

Can I execute dry-run safety checks before processing PayPal refunds?▼

Dry-run safety checks are supported before executing full or partial PayPal refunds for direct captures or BrickLink-linked orders, ensuring high-precision transaction handling and preventing errors.

What are the limitations of using a command-line interface for PayPal transaction management?▼

The command-line interface requires local browser-session state and authenticated PayPal API endpoints, meaning it is limited to environments supporting unified transaction operations and automated financial workflows.

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