x402

Locate and invoke paid API endpoints with automatic USDC payment on Base.

Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tsin418/crypto-research-agent --skill x402-tsin418
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: x402
Source: https://github.com/Tsin418/crypto-research-agent/tree/main/.agents/skills/x402
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tsin418/crypto-research-agent --skill x402-tsin418

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

x402 eliminates the friction of discovering which third-party paid API endpoints to use and figuring out how to pay for them, so you can fetch paid capabilities quickly and correctly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search the paid API bazaar: Look up relevant services by keyword and filter by network, payment scheme, price, asset, and pay-to address.
  • Inspect payment requirements: Discover the endpoint’s accepted method, price, payment schemes, network, and input/output schemas without paying.
  • Make paid requests automatically: Call the endpoint while paying in USDC on Base, respecting max payment limits and required parameters.

Use case: You need a specific data enrichment or analysis endpoint but do not know which provider offers it or what it costs—search the bazaar, check requirements, then execute a paid call with the right HTTP method and JSON body.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to use x402 to search for a paid API for your task, check the best matching endpoint’s requirements, and then make a USDC-paid request to fetch the results.

Frequently Asked Questions about x402

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover and call paid APIs using USDC on Base?

To discover and call paid APIs using USDC on Base, you can search a paid API bazaar by keyword, inspect endpoint requirements via 402 probing, and execute paid requests automatically using npx awal x402 commands.

What is the best way to find third-party paid API endpoints without knowing the provider?

Finding third-party paid API endpoints without a known provider involves searching the API bazaar by keyword and filtering results by network, payment scheme, price, and asset to locate the correct service.

Can I inspect a paid API's input schema and price before making a payment?

Yes, you can inspect a paid API's accepted method, price, payment schemes, network, and input/output schemas without paying by using endpoint details discovery via 402 probing.

How do I execute a paid API request with automatic USDC payment?

To execute a paid API request with automatic USDC payment, you use npx awal x402 commands with structured JSON inputs, conforming to the endpoint's request method while setting max payment limits.

What filters are available when searching the paid API bazaar?

When searching the paid API bazaar, available filters include network, payment scheme, price, asset, and pay-to address, allowing you to narrow down relevant services by keyword.

Does x402 work with API endpoints that require specific HTTP methods and JSON bodies?

Yes, x402 works with API endpoints requiring specific HTTP methods and JSON bodies, allowing you to pay-call a specific endpoint while conforming to its request method and schema.