x402 on Algorand - TypeScript

This is the aggregated parent skill for all x402 HTTP-native payment protocol skills targeting TypeScript/JavaScript. Use the reference files below to find detailed guidance for each component.

TypeScript Quick Start

# Core + AVM mechanism
npm install @x402-avm/core @x402-avm/avm algosdk

# Server middleware (pick one)
npm install @x402-avm/express    # Express.js
npm install @x402-avm/hono       # Hono
npm install @x402-avm/next       # Next.js

# Client (pick one)
npm install @x402-avm/fetch      # Fetch API
npm install @x402-avm/axios      # Axios

Register AVM Scheme

Every component registers the AVM exact scheme unconditionally — no environment variable guards:

// Client
import { registerExactAvmScheme } from "@x402-avm/avm/exact/client";
registerExactAvmScheme(client, { signer });

// Server
import { registerExactAvmScheme } from "@x402-avm/avm/exact/server";
registerExactAvmScheme(server);

// Facilitator
import { registerExactAvmScheme } from "@x402-avm/avm/exact/facilitator";
registerExactAvmScheme(facilitator, { signer, networks: ALGORAND_TESTNET_CAIP2 });

TypeScript algosdk Encoding

TypeScript algosdk works with raw Uint8Array directly — no conversion needed. This matches the @txnlab/use-wallet ecosystem standard. Encoding/decoding to/from base64 happens only at protocol boundaries (PAYMENT-SIGNATURE header serialization).

Reference Guide

Navigate to the appropriate reference based on your task. Each topic has three files:

• {name}.md — Step-by-step implementation guide
• {name}-reference.md — API details and type signatures
• {name}-examples.md — Complete, runnable code samples

Explaining x402 for TypeScript

Understand @x402-avm/* TypeScript package structure, signer interfaces (ClientAvmSigner, FacilitatorAvmSigner), registration patterns, builder patterns, constants, and utilities.

• explain-algorand-x402-typescript.md — Package ecosystem explanation
• explain-algorand-x402-typescript-reference.md — API reference for @x402-avm/* packages
• explain-algorand-x402-typescript-examples.md — TypeScript pattern examples

Building Clients

Build HTTP clients with Fetch or Axios that automatically handle 402 payments. Covers wrapFetchWithPayment, wrapAxiosWithPayment, ClientAvmSigner for browser wallets or Node.js private keys.

• create-typescript-x402-client.md — Client creation guide
• create-typescript-x402-client-reference.md — Fetch/Axios API reference
• create-typescript-x402-client-examples.md — Client code examples

Building Servers

Build payment-protected servers with Express.js or Hono middleware. Covers route pricing, multi-network support (AVM+EVM+SVM), 402 responses, and dynamic pricing.

• create-typescript-x402-server.md — Server creation guide
• create-typescript-x402-server-reference.md — Express/Hono middleware API reference
• create-typescript-x402-server-examples.md — Server code examples

Building Next.js Apps

Build fullstack Next.js apps with x402 payment protection using paymentProxy and withX402. Covers App Router integration, middleware-level protection, and per-endpoint control.

• create-typescript-x402-nextjs.md — Next.js integration guide
• create-typescript-x402-nextjs-reference.md — Next.js API reference
• create-typescript-x402-nextjs-examples.md — Next.js code examples

Building Facilitators and Bazaar Discovery

Build facilitator services that verify and settle Algorand payments on-chain. Covers FacilitatorAvmSigner, Express.js facilitator servers, and Bazaar discovery extension for API cataloging (bazaarResourceServerExtension, withBazaar, declare_discovery_extension on servers).

• create-typescript-x402-facilitator.md — Facilitator creation guide (includes Bazaar setup in Step 5)
• create-typescript-x402-facilitator-reference.md — Facilitator + Bazaar API reference
• create-typescript-x402-facilitator-examples.md — Facilitator + Bazaar code examples

Building Paywalls

Build browser paywall UIs with server-side middleware and client-side wallet integration (Pera, Defly, Lute). Covers PaywallBuilder, avmPaywall, multi-network paywalls.

• create-typescript-x402-paywall.md — Paywall creation guide
• create-typescript-x402-paywall-reference.md — Paywall API reference
• create-typescript-x402-paywall-examples.md — Paywall code examples

Low-Level SDK Usage

Use @x402-avm/core and @x402-avm/avm packages directly for custom integrations. Covers payment policies, AVM signer interfaces, transaction groups, fee abstraction, and low-level primitives.

• use-typescript-x402-core-avm.md — Core SDK usage guide
• use-typescript-x402-core-avm-reference.md — Core/AVM API reference
• use-typescript-x402-core-avm-examples.md — Core SDK code examples

TypeScript Package Quick Reference

How to Use This Skill

1. Start here to understand which reference you need
2. Read the {name}.md file for step-by-step implementation guidance
3. Consult {name}-reference.md for API details
4. Use {name}-examples.md for complete, runnable code samples