---
ref: tool:paddle/list-customers
name: List customers
company: company:paddle
workflows: []
access: [mcp, api]
tags: [capability:track-revenue, category:payments, has:api, has:mcp]
docs: https://developer.paddle.com/api-reference/customers/list-customers
updated: 2026-09-27
---

# List customers

Returns active customers, or only those whose email exactly matches one of the addresses you pass.

Pass up to 100 addresses in `email` as a comma-separated list, or
`status=archived` for archived customers. Use the returned customer ID as
`customer_id` when listing subscriptions or transactions. On the MCP server,
run it with `execute`.

## Set up

Use the first option your agent supports.

### MCP (official, remote)

Add this server to your agent's MCP settings, then sign in when asked.

```json
{ "mcpServers": { "paddle": { "url": "https://mcp.paddle.com/mcp" } } }
```

Call the MCP tool `execute`.

Server URL: https://mcp.paddle.com/mcp

### API (official)

- Base URL: https://api.paddle.com
- Endpoint: `GET /customers`
- Auth: send the header `Authorization: Bearer $PADDLE_API_KEY`
- Get a key: https://vendors.paddle.com/authentication-v2
- Docs: https://developer.paddle.com/api-reference/about

Before doing anything else, make one read-only call to confirm access.

## Rules

- Ask the user before anything that sends messages, costs money, or changes data.
- Never print API keys.