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stripe-best-practices
Drop-in skill.md for docs.stripe.com.
stripe/aidocs.stripe.com
Install
Use with your agent
Install the stripe-best-practices skill, then use it as build context. Run: npx skills add https://github.com/stripe/ai --skill stripe-best-practices. Then read the installed skill.md and follow its guidance to build or refactor my project.
Latest Stripe API version: 2026-04-22.dahlia. Always use the latest API version and SDK unless the user specifies otherwise.
Integration routing
| Building… | Recommended API | Details |
|---|---|---|
| One-time payments | Checkout Sessions | <references/payments.md> |
| Custom payment form with embedded UI | Checkout Sessions + Payment Element | <references/payments.md> |
| Saving a payment method for later | Setup Intents | <references/payments.md> |
| Connect platform or marketplace | Accounts v2 (/v2/core/accounts) | <references/connect.md> |
| Subscriptions or recurring billing | Billing APIs + Checkout Sessions | <references/billing.md> |
| Embedded financial accounts / banking | v2 Financial Accounts | <references/treasury.md> |
| Security (key management, RAKs, webhooks, OAuth, 2FA, Connect liability) | See security reference | <references/security.md> |
Read the relevant reference file before answering any integration question or writing code.
Key documentation
When the user’s request does not clearly fit a single domain above, consult:
- Integration Options — Start here when designing any integration.
- API Tour — Overview of Stripe’s API surface.
- Go Live Checklist — Review before launching.