Does this skill support the legacy Stripe Charges API?

No, this skill strictly recommends against the legacy Charges and Sources APIs, providing migration paths to modern CheckoutSessions or PaymentIntents instead.

Does it assist with Stripe Connect platform development?

Yes, it provides best practices for fund flows using modern controller properties and account capabilities rather than outdated 'Standard' or 'Express' terminology.

How does it handle payment UI recommendations?

It prioritizes Stripe-hosted Checkout or Embedded Checkout pages. If high customization is needed, it recommends the Payment Element over the legacy Card Element.

What is the default Stripe API version used by this skill?

The skill defaults to the 2026-01-28.clover API version for all generated code snippets and recommendations unless a different version is specified by the user.

Can I use this for building subscription-based products?

Yes, the skill includes specialized guidance for recurring revenue models, prioritizing the Billing APIs and Stripe Checkout for SaaS integrations.

Stripe Best Practices

Name: Stripe Best Practices
Author: stripe

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E-commerce Solutions

Implements secure, modern Stripe payment integrations using the latest API standards and architectural patterns.

This skill equips Claude with the latest Stripe integration standards, ensuring that generated code follows the most secure and efficient payment patterns. It prioritizes modern APIs like CheckoutSessions and PaymentIntents while actively discouraging legacy paths such as the Charges, Sources, or Tokens APIs. Whether you are building a SaaS subscription model, a multi-sided platform using Stripe Connect, or a simple e-commerce checkout, this skill ensures your implementation remains PCI compliant and utilizes the most up-to-date SDK features like dynamic payment methods and controller properties.

Key Features

01Prioritizes Stripe Checkout and CheckoutSessions for streamlined on-session payments.

02Automates migration paths from legacy Charges API and Card Elements to modern alternatives.

03Enforces the latest Stripe API version (2026-01-28.clover) and SDK defaults.

04Provides specific architectural guidance for SaaS, Billing, and Subscription use cases.

05Implements modern Stripe Connect patterns using controller properties and capabilities.

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Use Cases

01Building a secure, PCI-compliant SaaS subscription system with Stripe Billing.

02Migrating legacy Stripe integrations to the latest PaymentIntents or Payment Element standards.

03Integrating a dynamic e-commerce checkout that supports global payment methods automatically.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add stripe/ai stripe-best-practices

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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